

Six Philippine National Police (PNP) officers formally assumed their new ranks during an oath-taking and donning-of-ranks ceremony held Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Lapu-Lapu Hall in Camp Crame, Quezon City, according to the report of RH Edniel Parrosa.
Among the newly promoted officers was PNP Public Information Office (PIO) chief and spokesperson Brig. Gen. Allen Rae Co, who formally assumed the rank of Police Brigadier General.
Co was appointed as head of the PNP- PIO in May 2026.
PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. administered the oath and led the donning of ranks of the newly promoted star-ranked officers.
Meanwhile, 11 police lieutenant colonels were also promoted to the rank of full colonel.
The ceremony formally recognized the officers' promotions and their new responsibilities within the police organization.
