Police Colonel Timmar Alam Assumes Leadership of Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office
The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has officially installed Police Colonel Timmar Alam as the officer-in-charge of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (Norppo). This significant leadership transition took place on February 2, 2026, at Camp Lt. Col. Francisco C. Fernandez Jr. in Barangay Agan-an, Sibulan, Negros Oriental.
Ceremony Led by Regional and Local Officials
The installation ceremony was presided over by Police Brigadier General Arnold Thomas Ibay, the director of PRO-NIR. The event also saw the presence of key local leaders, including Negros Oriental Governor Manuel "Chaco" Sagarbarria and Dumaguete City Mayor Manuel "Chiquiting" Sagarbarria. Their attendance underscored the collaborative effort between regional police forces and local government units in maintaining peace and order.
Other notable attendees included:
- Colonel Lito Patay, Deputy Regional Director for Operations (DRDO)
- Colonel Jovito Atanacio, of the Regional Personnel and Records Management Division (RPRMD)
- Colonel Jay Malong, Battalion Commander of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion Negros Island Region (RMFB-NIR)
- Chiefs of Police from various units under Norppo
Significance of the Leadership Transition
According to Lieutenant Colonel Joem Malong, chief of the PRO-NIR Public Information Office, this ceremonial event marks a pivotal moment aimed at ensuring continuity, stability, and strengthened law enforcement operations across the province. The transition is not merely a change in leadership but a renewed commitment to public service.
In his address, Police Brigadier General Ibay emphasized that this occasion represents a renewed covenant of service to the people of Negros Oriental. He reaffirmed the police organization's shared responsibility to protect lives, maintain peace and order, and strengthen public trust through leadership grounded in integrity, discipline, and humility.
Confidence in New Leadership and Future Directions
Ibay expressed full confidence in Police Colonel Alam's capabilities as the new OIC of Norppo. He cited Alam's professionalism and ability to lead with both firmness and compassion, qualities deemed essential amid evolving security challenges. Ibay highlighted that unity, discipline, and collective commitment among personnel remain vital to sustaining peace and order in the region.
He further reaffirmed PRO-NIR's commitment to responsive, credible, and people-centered policing in Negros Oriental. As the organization moves forward under renewed leadership, it remains unwavering in its mission to safeguard the people through decisive, professional, and intelligence-driven policing.
Addressing Security Challenges and Community Partnership
Guided by discipline, integrity, and a unified sense of purpose, PRO-NIR and Norppo are fully prepared to confront evolving security challenges. This includes efforts to dismantle criminal threats, with a particular focus on illegal drug activities, and to uphold the rule of law. Anchored on strong leadership, active community partnership, and the dedication of its personnel, the organization stands resolute in delivering lasting peace, enhanced public safety, and strengthened trust for the communities it serves.
During the ceremony, local officials urged Police Colonel Alam and all chiefs of police under Norppo to step up and intensify their efforts in the province's fight against illegal drugs. Governor Sagarbarria and Mayor Sagarbarria emphasized the need for strong, coordinated, and consistent actions, calling on all units to work hand in hand to build a safer and better Negros Oriental.
