By Glazyl Y. Masculino
BACOLOD City – Police Colonel Manuel Placido of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Civil Security Group in Camp Crame was assigned as the new acting director of Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) here effective Sept 28, 2020.
This was confirmed yesterday by the Police Regional Office (PRO)-6, pursuant to Special Order Number NHQ-SO-URA-2020-5526 issued by the national headquarters on Sept 23, 2020.
Placido replaced Police Colonel Henry Biñas, who was relieved from his post due to career advancement.
Biñas was transferred to a higher position at the PNP Drug Enforcement Group in Camp Crame as Chief of Directorial Staff.
Both Biñas and Placido are members of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) class 1995.
Biñas served the BCPO for one year and eight months since January 12, 2019.
According to PRO-6, Biñas led the unit to several accomplishments both operational and administrative.
Meanwhile, Biñas gathered the BCPO personnel yesterday afternoon at the headquarters to thank them for their dedication and service under his leadership.
Biñas also met Mayor Evelio Leonardia for his exit call after he received the official written order yesterday.
He said he will travel to Manila today, Sept 29 to report to his new assignment.
