The city government has extended monetary incentives and tokens to newly-promoted policemen during a ceremony led by Mayor John Dalipe Tuesday.

Dalipe administered the oath taking, donning of ranks, and handing over of the incentives to the police officers promoted to the next higher rank by the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Each of the 338 promoted officers and personnel of the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) received PHP1,000 cash incentive and tokens.

The promoted ZCPO personnel included a major, 22 captains, two lieutenants, nine executive master sergeants, 27 chief master sergeants, 15 senior master sergeants, 68 master sergeants, 63 staff sergeants and 131 corporals.

Thirty-four policemen from the Isabela City Police Station in Basilan, who joined the ceremony, also each received PHP1,000 cash incentive and tokens.

“This promotion marks not just your growth in your profession but also your acceptance of greater responsibilities for the good of Zamboanga City in terms of safety, public order, and security,” Dalipe said in his speech.

“As we move forward, I call you to remain true to the calling of service and to be the embodiment of a true caretaker and protector of our communities,” he added. (PNA)