PAMPANGA HAS NEW POLICE DIRECTOR

BY KEVIN GALANG

CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Col. Jay Dimaandal is the new Pampanga Police Provincial Office Director.

Dimaandal assumed his position on June 12 in simple rites at the Bale Katimawan, Pampanga PPO, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.

Police Regional Office 3 director Brig. Gen. Jose Hidalgo Jr. swore in Dimaandal as the new Pampanga police commander amid the relief of Col. Levi Hope Basilio.

Dimaandal is a member of the Philippine National Police Academy Class “Sinaglaya” 2002.

Before becoming the provincial director of the Pampanga police, Dimaandal was the force commander of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion, and chief of the Regional Special Operations Unit of the PRO3.

“I am deeply grateful to Gov. Dennis “Delta” Garcia Pineda for his unwavering support, guidance, and for entrusting me with the role of provincial director in Pampanga. It is an honor to collaborate with Gov. Pineda and other local agencies to enhance Pampanga’s security, making it safer for residents, conducive for business, and a place where dreams can flourish in peace,” said Dimaandal..

“As I step into this role, I am enthusiastic about partnering with our stakeholders to strengthen law enforcement, ensuring the Pampanga Police Provincial Office remains a beacon of safety, justice, and community engagement, ” he added.