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Negros Occidental police open newly-renovated building, grandstand

Published Dec 18, 2025 09:47 pm
THE Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office in Barangay Estefania, Bacolod City inaugurated a newly renovated administrative building and grandstand on Wednesday, Dec. 17. (Capitol PIO)
THE Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office in Barangay Estefania, Bacolod City inaugurated a newly renovated administrative building and grandstand on Wednesday, Dec. 17. (Capitol PIO)
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office in Barangay Estefania in this highly-urbanized city formally unveiled its newly-renovated administrative building and grandstand on Wednesday, Dec. 17, five decades since the original facility was inaugurated in 1975.
The inauguration and blessing of the two structures with a total project cost of P44.6 million were led by Police Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, director of the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR), Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, and Police Col. Dennis Wenceslao, Negros Occidental police director.
The provincial police force was established in August 1945 and initially served as the headquarters of the Provincial Military Command.
The first Nocppo building was constructed in August 1974 during the term of Major General and former President Fidel V. Ramos and was inaugurated on April 24,1975 by then Defense Secretary Juan Ponce Enrile.
After 50 years, the administrative building was reconstructed beginning in 2022 and funded under the 2024 General Appropriations Act.
Funding support came from then Abang-Lingkod party-list Rep. Stephen Paduano and then Bacolod representative now Mayor Greg Gasataya, with allocations of P14.7 million and P19.4 million, respectively.
The project was initiated under then Nocppo Director Police Col. Leo Pamittan and implemented during the term of former Director Police Col. Rainerio de Chavez.
The grandstand is part of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Multi-Purpose Center. Its original construction began in 2022 and was funded through the provincial government’s Peace and Order Council Fund, amounting to P10.5 million.
Ibay described the new building as a proud and historic milestone for Nocppo, symbolizing the organization’s shared vision, dedication, and commitment to public service.
He said the facility represents more than infrastructure, reflecting the readiness of the newly created region to protect lives, uphold the law, and serve with integrity and professionalism.
“As we inaugurate this facility, let us renew our commitment to the people of Negros Occidental to be steadfast protectors of peace, builders of public trust, and servants of the nation,” Ibay said.
With the backing of local leaders, legislators, and stakeholders, Ibay added that the facility is expected to inspire police personnel to serve honorably, respect human rights, and lead with courage and compassion.
Lacson emphasized the importance of providing police personnel with adequate facilities and infrastructure, noting that such support enables them to perform their duties effectively and with dignity as guardians of public safety.

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