Marbil TURNOVER. Outgoing Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) Director Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr. hands over the flag to Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director Brig. Gen. Redrico A. Maranan (right) who shall assume control of the Central Luzon police during the turnover of command held at Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga yesterday. Hidalgo officially retired from the police service yesterday. Witnessing the change of command is Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco D. Marbil. Photo by BERNARD GALANG

Maranan is new Central Luzon Police Director

October 1, 2024 Bernard Galang 444 views

CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) has a new top cop in the person of Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director Brig. Gen. Redrico A. Maranan.

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco D. Marbil has named Maranan as the new PRO3 director in Central Luzon.

A member of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) “Patnubay” Class of 1995, Maranan replaced Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr. of PNPA “Tagapagkalinga” Class of 1991, who became the PRO3 director in February 2023.

Hidalgo officially retired from the police service yesterday. He is reportedly eyeing an elective post in next year’s mid-term elections.

Marbil led the change of command yesterday at the PRO3 PATROL Hall in this camp, marking a significant transition for the Central Luzon police.

Maranan was given formal arrival honors, a demonstration of respect and high regard from the PRO3 personnel.

In his address, Maranan expressed his excitement about working with the officers and personnel of the Central Luzon police, pledging to continue the region’s progress in fighting crime.

He stressed the importance of following the chief PNP’s directives and committed to strengthening anti-criminality efforts.

“We will align with the chief PNP’s program: “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, ang Gusto ng Pulis, Ligtas Ka,” and step-up our anti-criminality initiatives, especially in combating illegal drugs and criminal gangs, as we approach the 2025 midterm elections,” Maranan said.

“ It’s crucial to maintain and surpass our previous accomplishments,” he added, emphasizing the need for public safety and peace in Central Luzon’s development.

Maranan brings extensive experience from previous roles, including being the QCPD director, Deputy District Director for Operations at the QCPD, and chief of the PNP Public Information Office (PIO).

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