BACOLOD City — A total of 149 newly appointed patrolmen and patrolwomen were formally inducted into the Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) during the oath-taking and turnover ceremonies under the Calendar Year 2025 Attrition and Regular Recruitment Program.
The ceremony was held on December 19 at the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOcPPO) Grandstand at Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr. in Barangay Estefania, this city.
Of the total number of new police officers, 111 were recruited under the Regular Recruitment Program, consisting of 83 males and 28 females, while 38 were inducted through the Attrition Recruitment Program, including 22 males and 16 females.
The oath-taking formally marked their entry into the ranks of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Through the solemn pledge, the newly appointed patrolmen and patrolwomen committed to uphold the Constitution, enforce the law faithfully, and serve the public with integrity, professionalism, dedication, and honor in line with PNP core values.
Following the ceremony, the new officers were formally turned over to the Regional Learning and Doctrine Development Division, signifying the start of their professional formation. They were later endorsed to the Negros Island Region Training Center, where they will undergo intensive training to further develop discipline, operational competence, and adherence to police doctrines and ethical standards.
PRO-NIR also recognized members of the Regional Screening Committee for their exemplary service, citing their role in ensuring a thorough, fair, and credible recruitment process.
The event was led by Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas C. Ibay, regional director of PRO-NIR, who reminded the new police officers that they had crossed a significant threshold—from civilians to law enforcers entrusted with authority, bound by discipline, and called to serve the people while upholding the law.
He emphasized that the oath they took is a lifelong commitment and that their conduct, both on and off duty, must always reflect the honor of the organization.
“With the badge comes responsibility — to act with integrity, courage, compassion, and respect for human rights. Every decision you make can either strengthen or weaken public trust,” Ibay said, acknowledging the challenges and sacrifices inherent in police service.
The regional director also expressed his appreciation to the families of the new officers, recognizing their guidance, support, and sacrifices as vital to the recruits’ success.
As the newly inducted police officers prepare to enter active service, PRO-NIR reaffirmed its commitment to molding disciplined, capable, and people-centered law enforcers dedicated to upholding the rule of law and protecting the people of the Negros Island Region./PN