Police Brigadier General Arnold Abad has been replaced as head of the police in Central Visayas. The change of command took place during a ceremony where Police Brigadier General Rogelio Raymundo Jr took over. The transition was part of routine administrative procedures. The new chief will oversee operations in the region. The move follows a series of internal reorganizations. The police department confirmed the change without further details.
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