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Slain Sibulan police chief laid to rest

Published Jan 14, 2026 04:30 pm
SLAIN Police Capt. Jose Edrohil Cimafranca, chief of the Sibulan Municipal Police Station in Negros Oriental, is interred at the Dumaguete Memorial Park in Bogo, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental on Wednesday, Jan. 14. (Norppo)
SLAIN Police Capt. Jose Edrohil Cimafranca, chief of the Sibulan Municipal Police Station in Negros Oriental, is interred at the Dumaguete Memorial Park in Bogo, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental on Wednesday, Jan. 14. (Norppo)
BACOLOD CITY – Slain Police Capt. Jose Edrohil Cimafranca, chief of the Sibulan Municipal Police Station in Negros Oriental, was laid to rest on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Dumaguete Memorial Park in Bogo, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.
Cimafranca was given a 21-gun salute, a solemn tribute to his unwavering dedication, courage, and faithful service to the organization and the nation.
Police Col. Lito Patay, deputy regional director for operations of the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) and officer-in-charge of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office, paid his last respects to Cimafranca and condoled with his family.
Prior to his interment, Cimafranca's remains were brought to the Sibulan police station for a public viewing, followed by a Mass at San Antonio de Padua Parish in Barangay Poblacion, Sibulan at 10 a.m.
The 53-year-old policeman was a native of Iloilo and a resident of Valencia, Negros Oriental. He had two children.
He entered the Philippine National Police in July 1996 and was in the service for almost 30 years.
In a radio interview, Cimafranca’s son said that he was saddened by the incident and he was excited to show his diploma to his father as he was about to graduate this year.
Cimafranca and three persons were allegedly shot and killed by Police Staff Sgt. Bonifacio Saycon in a restobar and a car in Barangay Tubtubon, Sibulan on Jan. 9, two days after the police chief’s birth anniversary.
National Police Commission-NIR Director Owen de Luna visited the wake of Cimafranca on Tuesday night, Jan. 13, at Saint Peter Funeral Chapel in Barangay Banilad, Bacong, Negros Oriental, where a necrological service was held to honor his life, service, and legacy.
The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office extended financial assistance to Cimafranca’s wife as a gesture of compassion and support.
“Though he has departed from our ranks, the values he lived by – integrity, professionalism, and commitment to duty – will continue to inspire the Philippine National Police (PNP) community and all those whose lives he touched,” the Norppo said. “Your service will always be remembered, and your sacrifice will always be honored.”

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