MANILA, Philippines — National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Major Gen. Debold Sinas on Wednesday said he will go on leave for his annual medical check-up in a Manila hospital.
“I will be having my annual medical check-up in Chinese Medical Hospital, Manila City which will start on Aug 20-22, 2020,” Sinas, who did not give further information about the medical procedure, said in a statement sent to reporters.
Sinas designated Police Brig. Gen. Nolasco Bathan, NCRPO deputy regional director for administration, as officer-in-charge of the Metro Manila police.
Bathan, who is a former Southern Police District chief, was previously criticized after he allegedly snatched the phone of GMA reporter Jun Veneracion.
Bathan will handle communications and other concerns for NCRPO leadership while Sinas is at the hospital.
“Nonetheless, I will continuously monitor the activities and operations of NCRPO from time to time. Should there be any emergencies or crises that need my direct supervision, rest assured, I will be there,” Sinas said.