A new rank, greater responsibility for RMFB15 chief Bagayao

Regional Mobile Force Battalion 15 (RMFB15) commander Joey Jonathan B. Bagayao has been promoted to police colonel, with officials of the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO CAR) presiding over his donning of rank insignia on Oct. 28.

Bagayao formally assumed the rank during an oath-taking and donning of ranks ceremony at the PRO CAR Multi-Purpose Center at Camp Major Bado Dangwa in La Trinidad, according to a news release issued by PRO CAR.

PRO CAR Regional Director Brig. Gen. Noel B. Vallo administered the donning of the new insignia.

Police Col. Lee Allen B. Bauding, chief of the Regional Personnel and Records Management Division, read the promotion order, while Police Capt. Jezzryl P. Failagmao, officer-in-charge of the Regional Pastoral Office, led the blessing of the accoutrements.

In his remarks, Bagayao thanked Vallo for the trust and support extended to him and pledged to perform his duties with dedication, maintain professional standards and meet the responsibilities associated with his new rank.

Vallo, in his congratulatory message, commended Bagayao for his professionalism, competence and commitment to public service.

He said the promotion carried increased accountability and higher expectations.

“As you proudly wear your new rank, I encourage you to look beyond the insignia on your shoulders. Let it serve as a constant reminder of the responsibilities, expectations, and challenges that come with your new position,” Vallo said.

Also present at the ceremony were Deputy Regional Director for Administration Brig. Gen. Julio S. Lizardo; Deputy Regional Director for Operations Col. Froiland B. Lopez; National Police Commission provincial director for Benguet Atty. Zane Mark D. Bongayon; members of the RMFB15 Battalion Advisory Group for Police Transformation and Development; members of the Philippine National Police Academy SAMBIGKIS Class of 2003; regional staff; chiefs of regional support units; other PRO CAR personnel; and Bagayao’s family and friends.

The promotion highlights the leadership responsibilities attached to higher police rank, including the expectation that officers maintain professional standards and remain accountable in the performance of their duties.