New NOrPPO Acting Director Assumes Post

Police Colonel Jonathan B. Abella is the new Acting Provincial Director of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (#NOrPPO).

PCol. Abella assumed his post during ceremonies on September 1, 2026 at the Maringal Hall of Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr. in Estefania, Bacolod City.

The ceremony was presided over by PBGen. Romano V. Cardiño, Regional Director, PRO NIR. It was attended by the Command Group, Regional Staff, Personal Staff, and other Officers and personnel of PRO NIR.

According to PRO NIR, PCol. Abella was previously assigned at the Directorate for Police Community Relations, where he gained experience in strengthening police-community engagement and promoting a responsive and people-centered approach to police service. He now brings this experience to his new assignment, where he will lead the Negros Oriental PPO in maintaining peace and order, addressing security concerns, and ensuring that police services remain responsive to the needs of the people.

Taking on this new role, PCol. Abella is expected to build on the province’s existing peace and security efforts while ensuring that police personnel remain disciplined, professional, and committed to their duties. He will also oversee the implementation of police programs and operations across Negros Oriental and work closely with local stakeholders in addressing the concerns of the communities, PRO NIR said in a statement.

In his message, PBGen. Cardiño congratulated PCol. Abella and emphasized that his new assignment comes with greater responsibility and accountability. He called on him to lead with fairness and decisiveness, understand the challenges facing the province, and maintain strong partnerships with local government units, other agencies, and, most importantly, the communities they serve. He likewise urged the men and women of NOrPPO to give their new Provincial Director their full cooperation and support, emphasizing that the success of a command depends on the collective effort of its personnel.

“The direction of PRO Negros Island Region is clear: we must work together towards a SAFE NIR, where every community feels secure and every citizen has confidence that the police are ready to respond whenever they are needed. Public safety is not merely about responding to crime, but also about being present and ready when the people call for help,” said the PRO NIR Regional Director.

As he begins his new responsibility, PCol. Abella is called upon to lead with integrity, decisiveness, and a strong sense of duty. His leadership will be vital in keeping the provincial police force united, responsive, and ready to address the needs of the people of Negros Oriental while continuing to build their trust and confidence in the police, the statement added.

“The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region remains steadfast in its commitment to deliver Seen, Appreciated, Felt, and Extraordinary Police Service. Through responsible leadership, dedicated personnel, and strong partnerships with communities and stakeholders, PRO NIR continues to work toward its shared vision of a safer, more peaceful, and more secure Negros Island Region,” PRO NIR also added.*