BACOLOD CITY – Himamaylan City in Negros Occidental will soon have its own standard two-story Philippine National Police (PNP) building.
City officials headed by Mayor Raymund Tongson and Vice Mayor Justin Gatuslao, Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, Police Regional Office (PRO)-Western Visayas chief; Police Col. Rainerio de Chavez, Negros Occidental police director, and Police Lt. Col. Anthony Grande, Himamaylan police head, led the groundbreaking of the P25-million police station on Tuesday, February 27.

CITY officials headed by Mayor Raymund Tongson (fourth from right) and Vice Mayor Justin Gatuslao (fourth from left), Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky (third from left), Police Regional Office (PRO)-Western Visayas chief; Police Col. Rainerio de Chavez (second from left), Negros Occidental police director, and Police Lt. Col. Anthony Grande (left), Himamaylan police head, lead the groundbreaking of the P25-million Himamaylan police headquarters on Tuesday, February 27. (Photo courtesy of Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office)
Grande said the PNP funded the project targeted to be completed in one year.
He said it will have a roof deck and a big detention facility that can accommodate 25 detainees and will also house various offices.
Grande said the police station is situated in a 2,000-square meter lot donated by the city government in Barangay Talaban. It is about 300 meters away from the existing police station beside the City Hall.
He said their new home will enable them to perform their tasks comfortably, especially administrative work.
The PRO-6 said that this development signifies a pivotal moment in the journey towards strengthening law enforcement capabilities in Himamaylan City, setting the stage for enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness in serving and protecting the local community.
Wanky said that the groundbreaking ceremony is a testament of the strengthened bond between the PNP organization, the local government units (LGUs), and the community. “This would not be possible without the help of all of you,” he said.