Leadership Changes in Police Regional Office Eastern Visayas
MANILA, Philippines — The Police Regional Office Eastern Visayas (PRO 8) has a new chief as Brig. Gen. Jason Lawas Capoy takes the helm, sources said. This appointment is part of a broader reshuffle within the Philippine National Police, reflecting strategic leadership shifts.
Under Special Order No. NHQ-SO-URA-2025-5822, effective August 6, Brig. Gen. Jason Lawas Capoy, previously the Director of the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP AVSEG), assumed command of PRO 8. The move marks a significant transition in the region’s police leadership.
Key Appointments and Transfers
The same special order also named Brig. Gen. Jay Reyes Cumigad as the new director of the PNP Aviation Security Group. Cumigad transitions from his role as PRO 8 chief, continuing the revolving leadership between aviation security and regional command.
Moreover, Brig. Gen. Christopher Marcial Abecia, formerly the PNP Maritime Group Director, was appointed as the Police Regional Office Ilocos (PRO 1) Deputy Director for Administration. This reassignment aims to bolster administrative efficiency within PRO 1.
In turn, Brig. Gen. Jovencio Suriben Badua Jr., outgoing Deputy Director for Administration at PRO 1, now takes over as the new chief of the Maritime Group, completing the leadership rotation among key PNP units.
Strategic Impact of the Leadership Reorganization
These leadership changes reflect the PNP’s ongoing efforts to enhance coordination among its various units, including aviation security and maritime operations. Local officials noted that Brig. Gen. Jason Lawas Capoy’s extensive experience in aviation security positions him well to lead the Eastern Visayas region amid evolving security challenges.
As Brig. Gen. Jay Reyes Cumigad moves to the aviation sector, his frontline experience in regional policing is expected to add value to aviation security protocols. Similarly, the appointments in PRO 1 and the Maritime Group signify a strategic alignment to improve administrative and operational capabilities.
Observers believe these appointments will bring new energy and focus to their respective commands, ultimately enhancing public safety and law enforcement effectiveness across the affected regions.
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