Molo, City Proper police stations get new chiefs

By Jennifer P. Rendon

ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) has designated two new officers-in-charge (OICs) for its police stations in Molo and City Proper, effective Nov. 9, 2026.

Police Capt. Jesus Cambay III will succeed Capt. Ryan Christ Inot as chief of Iloilo City Police Station 4 (ICPS 4) in Molo.

Cambay, the outgoing chief of Iloilo City Police Station 7 (ICPS 7) in City Proper, will be replaced by Capt. Mary Jane Panes, formerly the assistant chief of the City Investigation and Detective Management Unit (CIDMU).

The new assignments took effect Nov. 9, pursuant to a memorandum order dated Nov. 6, 2026.

Cambay served as officer-in-charge of ICPS 7 for nearly five months after assuming the post on June 23, 2026, following his transfer from the Numancia Municipal Police Station in Aklan.

Inot was relieved as chief of ICPS 4 on Nov. 5 following an order from Police Regional Office 6 and was reassigned to the Iloilo Police Provincial Office.

ICPO Director Col. Wilbert Parilla said the relief and reassignment were part of the police office’s continuing efforts to ensure effective leadership and efficient police operations.

Recognizing the extensive area of responsibility and operational demands of ICPS 4, Parilla expressed confidence in the ability of both Cambay and Panes to lead their respective stations and effectively carry out their responsibilities.

“I consider them responsible enough to take on the challenges of leading their respective stations, particularly considering the extensive area of responsibility and operational demands of ICPS4. I expect our officers to lead with integrity, deliver results, and remain committed to serving the people of Iloilo City,” Parilla said.

The leadership changes are part of ICPO’s efforts to place qualified officers in key positions to strengthen police operations, improve law enforcement and sustain public safety across Iloilo City.