Police Brigadier General Rogelio Z. Raymundo Jr. has formally taken the helm of Police Regional Office 7 (PRO7), the PNP’s regional command for Central Visayas, according to a post by the regional office.
The turnover of command ceremony was held on November 12, 2026, at the PRO7 Headquarters in Camp Sergio Osmeña Sr., Cebu City. Police Lieutenant General Wilson Joseph F. Lopez, Acting Deputy Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) for Administration, was the presiding officer, representing PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.
At a glance
- New Regional Director: PBGEN Rogelio Z. Raymundo Jr.
- Outgoing Regional Director: PBGEN Arnold E. Abad, who served from April 15 to November 11, 2026
- Ceremony: November 12, 2026, PRO7 Headquarters, Camp Sergio Osmeña Sr., Cebu City
- Presiding officer: PLTGEN Wilson Joseph F. Lopez
- Raymundo’s previous post: Director, PNP Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Group (EOD/K9 Group)
A Negros Oriental connection
In his message, Raymundo said his earlier assignment in Region 7, particularly in Negros Oriental when the province was still under PRO7, helped shape his perspective as a police officer and leader.
“One particularly meaningful chapter was my area assignment here in Region 7, particularly in Negros Oriental, which was then under Police Regional Office 7. There, I first learned the realities of provincial policing, the importance of community relationships, and the dedication required to serve our people. Never did I imagine that after all these years, I would be entrusted with leading the same regional office,” Raymundo said.
He also called on all PRO7 personnel to turn the direction of PNP Chief Nartatez into responsive, honest and accountable police service, with the safety, welfare and trust of the people of Central Visayas as their foremost priorities.
Messages from the outgoing director and the presiding officer
Abad, who led PRO7 from April 15 to November 11, 2026, thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” C. Remulla, the PNP chief, local chief executives, partner agencies, members of the media and the Central Visayas community. He also welcomed his successor and expressed confidence in his leadership.
Lopez told police personnel that ranks and positions may change, “but one thing should remain constant, and that is humility.” He credited Abad for successfully hosting ASEAN Summit-related activities in the region without major security concerns, and urged PRO7 personnel to give Raymundo the same support they gave his predecessor.
Before his appointment, Raymundo was Director of the PNP Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Group, a specialized unit responsible for explosive ordnance disposal and canine-assisted law enforcement operations.
Photos: PNP Police Regional Office 7
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