MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police has named Lt. Gen. Rhodel Sermonia as the PNP’s second highest ranking official.
Sermonia, who assumed his post as the PNP’s No. 3 man as deputy chief for operations only last week, replaced deputy chief for administration Lt. Gen. Israel Dickson yesterday.
In a directive issued by the Office of the Directorial Staff, Dickson was moved to the office of the PNP chief.
The revamp came after Dickson opted for non-duty status until his retirement on March 27.
Sermonia will be replaced by Lt. Gen. Ferdinand Divina of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1988.
Sermonia, Divina and chief of the directorial staff Maj. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr. compose the PNP’s command group headed by police chief Gen. Dionardo Carlos.