"Struggle is what determines triumph". Unquote anonymous. Ladies and gentlemen, this quote best describes our guest of honor and speaker this afternoon. He hails from  humble  beginnings in the suburbs of Paco, Manila. A product of public education and a scholar of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila prior to his entry at the portals of the Philippine National Police Academy. He is not ashamed  to let it be known that he once littered the streets of Manila as a bananaque, cigarette and newspaper vendor or the so- called "tagatak boy" while  struggling to finish his studies. These early challenges in life gave him the determination to pursue further and inspire fellow batang kalsada.  He is an Advance ROTC Officer and a proud member of the PLM Maragtas Alumni Inc. His entry to the PNPA in 1994 became the turning point of his career as he graduated with flying colors as a member of PNPA Kaagapy Class of 1996. He also finished his Master's in Business Administration at Wesleyan University of  the Philippines in the year 2001. 

Upon graduation from the Academy in 1996, he was initially assigned to the Presidential Security Group as part of the security detail for then President Fidel Valdez Ramos and his family where the peace pact between the GRP and the MNLF was materialized. He also played vital role during the APEC 1996 as one of the security package for dignitaries, particularly the then Australian PM John Howard. After his short stint at the PSG, he was eventually assgned to PRO CAR, Kalinga Police Provincial Office, specifically as COP in the hinterlands of Lubuagan and Rizal Municipal Police Station. Aside from  the inherent police duties, he learned the traditional way of resolving conflict such as tribal and clan wars thru Budongs. In his early career, he managed to survive ambushes and armed confrontations with members of the CNN and PAGs.  His first exposure to drug war was when he led a joint RMG and PMG company in a series of successful marijuana eradication at Mount Chumanchil, Barangay Locong, Tinglayan, Kalinga resulting to the uprooting of more or less 2000 fully grown marijuana trees and burning of two warehouses full of harvested high grade marijuana leaves and processed hashish with an estimated value of Php 30 Million. He emerged as the only service survivor among the Kaagapay Class 96 who was previously assigned in Kalinga and Apayao as his contemporaries fell one by one  due to various catastropic reasons.  After almost three years, he was eventually transferred to the NCRPO as team leader of Special Operations Unit of Metro Manila Drug Enforcement Group responsible in the clearing of various barangay's of Metro Manila from the drug  menace as well as to conduct supply reduction strategy against high value traffickers. Most notable of which is the service of search warrant against 5 Fokien , Chinese Nationals in Binondo, Manila and the reçovery of more than a kilo of shabu. Because of this feat, he was accorded with the Bayani Kontra Droga Award by the DZEC Eagle Broadcasting Corporation.
In 2001. He was reassigned in Paranaque City Poliçe Station in various capacities.and instrumental in the Drug Clearing of barangay's in the City and in the arrest of  Danilo Amistoso, a notorious bank robber and gang leader involved in the robbery of Prudential Bank, Evacom Sucat Branch. In 2004, he had able to experience first hand the traffic management in Manila as Commander of the various sectors of Manila Traffic Enforcement Group and then as PCP Commander of Hagonoy and Pritil PCP in  Manila Police District to battle petty criminals as well as crime syndicates in their own turf. 

He also served for a year in the PNP training service as one of the mentors in the School for Values and Leadership. 
His law enforcement career is not confined in the local setting as he had a stint in the United Nation Mission in Timor Leste where he was assigned in the farthest and most isolated region of Uatolari, Viqueque to mentor, advice and supervise the local Timorese Police . This was during the time when after three months of stay oversees that he learned that his youngest and only son was suffering from arrithmia and cardiomyopathy. Sadly, one day before his end of mission in Timor that his son succumbed to the ailment, which he considered as the most tragic and darkest event in his life. 

While nursing this pain, he had undergone the PSOSEC and eventually reassigned to the PNP Maritime Group where a unique mode of law enforcement was slowly but surely encrypted in his blood streams. As a Maritime Trooper, he was assigned as a Commander of Special Boat Unit in Puerto Princesa, Palawan where he contributed in the arrest of commercial fishers, smugglers of petroleum products and trafficking in person syndicate victimizing Malaysian nationals posing as Filipino bound to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
He also served as  Regional Chief of Regional Maritime Unit 8 in Eastern Visayas, Regional Maritime Unit 6 in Western Visayas, Regional Maritime Unit 2 in Cagayan Valley and Regional Maritime Unit, NCR where he earned the DENR "Makakalikasan Award" for his immense role in the arrest of various environmental criminals and violators of laws pertainng to endangered species. Thru his remarkable leadership he has led the RMU, NCR as the Best Regional Maritime Unit of the PNP MG in the year 2019 with numerous arrest of wanted persons, drug offender and IUUF Violators, thereby translated to the protection of maritime environment leading to a sustainable fishery sector and food security. HIs love for nature is manifested by his various mitigating activities such as scubasurero,  coral replanting and rehabilitation, tree and mangrove propagules propagation and coastal clean up activities. 

Prior to his ascent to the ladder of the command group of IMEG, he was designated as the Chief, Logistics Watercraft Management Division  and Chief, Admin and Resource Management Division of MG respectively  which displayed his efficiency as regards to the management of both human and material resources. He initiated the disposal of 19 Beyond Economic Repair Police Patrol Boats and cause the the successful donation of lot in various MG Regional Offices. Likewise, being one of the member of the TWG in the crafting of position paper for the eventual implemetation of Fishing Vessel Clearance which translates into the MG thrust receipts, a source of fund for various MG projects and acquisiions. 

As the Chief of Staff of IMEG, he is responsible in the stringent  implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the smooth flow of administrtive as well as operational coordination in between units of the Group. He is the composer of the IMEG Hymn ^ IMEG Kong Pag asa" which embodies the dreams and aspirations of each and every member of the Group  in the pursuit of excellence and lasting integrity. 

Upon appointment as the Deputy Director for Operation, he initiated the implemetation of "Oplam LINIS" Law enforcement Initiative for the Neutralization of Incorrigible in the Service, a check and monitoring, operational plan to ensure the success of all encompassing operation which yielded exponential  increase in IMEG accomplishments. 

He rose and trudge the ladder of success purely by his hardwork, perseverance and pursuit for excellence. For his exceptional fete, he receive various award and recognition from both the PNP and other government and non government entities. totalling___and still counting.
He is both locally and internationally trained, most notable of which is his INTERPOL Training conducted in Myanmar and Thailand at the Internatinal Law Enforcement Academy, Evecutive Leadership Training conducted by the Jakara Center for Law Enfocement Cooperation in Indonesia and Visit Board Searvh and Seizure  by the Internationl Narcotics Law enforcement at Trincomalee, Sri Lankai. 

He is a member of different  fraternal organizations such as the PLM Maragtas Inc. Rotary Club of Paranaque and Hiram Masonic  Lodge 88.
As an ardent Dive Master , he wishes to dive the deepest of the ocean to explore the other half of planet Earth once he retire from the service. 

As an ardent Dive Master , he wishes to dive the deepest of the ocean to explore the other half of planet Earth once he retire from the service. 

Our GOHS is married to his FOREVER.. His mortal enemy but loving and loyal betterhalf Ms Myla Matias Cipriano and blessed  with two beautiful and  lovely daughters who are both pursuing medical courses.