AUGUST 23-29, 2010

Gumban replaces Angan as Capiz police director

By ALEX LUMAQUE (PIA) and WOW FENEQUITO-DADULA

    ROXAS CITY –– Sr. Supt. Renato Gumban formally assumed as Capiz police director on Aug. 25 following a simple turnover ceremony at Camp Teodorico Apil in Barangay Lanot here.
     Gumban replaced Sr. Supt. Josephus Angan, who was be assigned to the Police Regional Office VII in Cebu City. Angan had served as the province’s top cop since July 2, 2008. In his speech, Gumban emphasized  the need to  prioritize the anti-criminality and anti-illegal drugs campaigns, and to strengthen the arrest of most wanted personalities in Capiz.  He would also implement the Integrated Transformation Program (ITP) of the PNP.
    Gumban stressed among Capiz policemen that he is very particular with the program “Tamang Bihis,” which refers to the attributes of a policeman as dependable, presentable, humane, approachable and God-fearing.   This is one way for policemen to become effective law enforcers and to gain public support.
    He appealed for the support of the local officials and the community for the realization of his programs.  Gumban is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy Class 1985.  He was assigned as group director of the 604th Provincial Mobile Group based in Barangay Manhoy, Dao, Capiz sometime in the late 1980’s.
    Prior to his assignment here, he was the provincial director of the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO). Present during the turnover rites were regional director Chief Supt. Samuel Pagdilao, Gov. Victor Tanco, Vice Gov. Esteban Evan Contreras II, board members and town mayors. ––(with reports from Capiz Police Provincial Office)

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