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New EPD chief warns rogue cops

Published Jun 2, 2026 12:20 pm  |  Updated Jun 2, 2026 03:40 pm
New Eastern Police District (EPD) Officer-in-Charge Brig. Gen. Melecio M. Buslig Jr. pledged to uphold discipline, integrity, and service excellence, emphasizing that rogue police officers have no place within the force.
Personnel of the Eastern Police District (EPD) welcome its new Officer-in-Charge, Brig. Gen. Melecio M. Buslig Jr., at the EPD Multi-Purpose Hall in Barangay Malinao, Pasig City on June 1. (Photo from EPD)
Personnel of the Eastern Police District (EPD) welcome its new Officer-in-Charge, Brig. Gen. Melecio M. Buslig Jr., at the EPD Multi-Purpose Hall in Barangay Malinao, Pasig City on June 1. (Photo from EPD)
On Monday, June 1, Buslig was welcomed by members of the EPD Command Group led by Col. Ireneo B. Dalogdog, deputy district director for administration (DDDA), together with district staff, chiefs of police of Pasig, Mandaluyong, Marikina, and San Juan City; the District Mobile Force Battalion (DMFB) commander; and other key officers, Police Non-Commissioned Officers (PNCOs), and Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) at the EPD Multi-Purpose Hall in Barangay Malinao, Pasig City.
During his arrival, a Talk-to-Men program was conducted. The new chief emphasized strict adherence to the five guiding principles set by National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Regional Director Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin, namely: observance of basic crime prevention and solution, full adherence to Police Operational Procedures (POP) in the performance of duty, doing what is right at all times, non-involvement in any illegal activities, and full respect for personal belief and religion while staying close to God.
He also stressed that rogue police officers have no place in the EPD and the Philippine National Police (PNP), saying that accountability and discipline will be strictly enforced.
Buslig Jr. added that personnel who perform their duties properly will be duly recognized and commended.
As his flagship program, the new chief introduced the EPD SHIELD, which stands for:
S – Securing Barangay
H – High Visibility Policy
I– Integrity Monitoring and Internal Cleansing
E – Engage and Empower Communities
L – Leveraging Technology
D – Decisive Operations
The EPD SHIELD will be formally launched in the coming days as part of the district’s strengthened crime prevention and public safety initiatives.
According to Buslig Jr., his leadership philosophy as a team player, urging all personnel to actively participate, take ownership of their responsibilities, and support one another to ensure the success of the EPD.
The EPD welcomed him and expressed full support for his leadership as it continues to strengthen peace and order, crime prevention efforts, and public service delivery across its area of responsibility.
Buslig Jr. succeeded Brig. Gen. Aden T. Lagradante as EPD chief, who is now the officer-in-charge of the Civil Security Group.

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