Danao named NCRPO chief

MANILA, Philippines — Calabarzon police director Brig. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr. is the next chief of the 27,000-strong National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año announced yesterday.

Año confirmed that Danao will replace Gen. Debold Sinas, whom President Duterte appointed as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Danao, a member of the Philippine Military Academy  Class of 1991, is known for his close ties with Duterte.

Danao had served as police chief of Davao City.

Former PNP chief Gen. Camilo Cascolan had earlier mentioned the possibility of Danao assuming the NCRPO top post.

As commander of the NCRPO, Danao will have supervision over the police districts and stations in Metro Manila.

He will be promoted to the rank of major general.

There were reports that Danao was among the contenders for the PNP chief. He will retire from the police service on Aug. 10, 2023.

Danao headed the Manila Police District for nearly a year before he was designated as Calabarzon police director.