Pormal nang nanumpa ang 13 Newly Promoted Police Lieutenant Colonels ng Police Regional Office 13 na idinaos sa PRO13 Multipurpose Center, Camp Col. Rafael C. Rodriguez, Butuan City nito lamang Disyembre 27, 2024.
Pinangunahan ni Police Colonel Michael F. Lebanan, Officer-In-Charge ng PRO13, ang oath-taking at donning of ranks para sa mga sumusunod na opisyal: Police Lieutenant Colonel Michael B. Bongtayon, Police Lieutenant Colonel Vincent M. Virtudazo, Police Lieutenant Colonel April Chamberlane M. Bulatao, Police Lieutenant Colonel Edgar R. Hinoctan, Police Lieutenant Colonel Carlo C. Loñosa, Police Lieutenant Colonel Diana M. Bacala, Police Lieutenant Colonel Riza C. Torotoro, Police Lieutenant Colonel Johncel B. Barrameda, Police Lieutenant Colonel Elmer D. Ligalig, Police Lieutenant Colonel Agustin M. Navarro, Police Lieutenant Colonel Jervie M. Alfonso, Police Lieutenant Colonel Alex L. Luna, at Police Lieutenant Colonel Limen A. Magdadaro.


Ang kanilang promosyon ay batay sa General Orders Number NHQ-GO-PR-2024-5672, na naging epektibo noong Disyembre 23, 2024, sa ilalim ng 4th Quarter CY 2024 PLTCOL Continuous Promotion Program.
Dumalo sa seremonya ang mga miyembro ng Command Group at Regional Staff, kasama ang mga pamilya ng mga promotees.
Sa kanyang mensahe, ipinaalala ni PCol Lebanan ang bigat ng responsibilidad na ipinagkaloob sa mga bagong promotees at hinikayat na mamuno ng may integridad at karunungan.
“I encourage you to reflect on the confidence placed in you. Whenever your principles are tested, remain mindful of the ideals and values we stand for. May this promotion serve as a reminder for all of us to become better stewards of peace and public safety,” ani PCol Lebanan.
Panulat ni Patrolwoman Karen Mallillin