Acting City Police Director Col. Kimberly Molitas leads the local police force in paying the traditional New Year’s call to Mayor John Dalipe, as she vows to further strengthen the fight against criminality in Zamboanga City.

Together with Molitas during the New Year’s call to Mayor Dalipe in City Hall Thursday morning, January 16, were the members of her command group that included her deputies, chiefs of offices, 2 force commanders, and 11 station commanders.

Molitas thanked Mayor Dalipe for his unwavering support to the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) emphasizing that the police could not have done their job if not for the support of the local chief executive. “On behalf of the ZCPO, I express my gratitude and renew our commitment as we embrace 2025 and further programs and implement your policies and even more strengthen fight against criminality to make sure that the city will be progressive and peaceful for the young people of Zamboanga and for everyone who would want to invest, visit and grace this beautiful city.”

For his part, Mayor Dalipe reaffirmed his support to the ZCPO and hinted a new set of assistance package to the police and the security sector in 2025. “I commend and thank you for all your hard work, dedication and service, as you are always there to protect and make Zamboanga peaceful.” (CMO-PIO) (details and photos: Kathy Wee Sit/ April Joy Araneta/ Raffy Reyes)