President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. is set to issue his marching orders pertaining to peace and order as he is expected to grace the 121st Police Service Anniversary at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Monday, Aug. 8, his first visit to mark the occasion with his first Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
In a statement, the PNP said President Marcos is guest of honor and keynote speaker in the event celebrated with theme "Matibay na Ugnayan ng Pulisya at Mamamayan, Tungo sa Pagkakaisa Kapayapaan, at Kaunlaran.”
This is in commemoration of the founding of the Philippine Constabulary, the country’s first insular police force in August 8, 1901.
“The Chief Executive is expected to issue his marching orders and policy guidance to the 226,000 officers, men and women of the PNP on his first official visit to Camp Crme since his assumption of office on June 30,” the statement read.
After more than a month since his inauguration, Marcos named Police General Rodolfo Azurin, Jr. as the first Chief PNP under his administration following a tight race for the top police post.
As a highlight of the ceremony, Azurin said Marcos will present awards and citations to outstanding PNP Units and personnel cited for invaluable service and achievements.
Also expected to attend is Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr.
“As we celebrate this auspicious day, we also honor and pay tribute to our fallen police officers, our unsung heroes, whose legacy, exceptional dedication to duty, selfless service, and unconditional love and sacrifices for our country and countrymen are forever etched in the colorful history of the PNP," said Azurin.
“We are here to manifest the nation's enduring gratefulness and carry on the ideals they cherished,” he added.