Avelino "Sonny" Ignacio Razon Jr. (born September 27, 1952) is a Filipino former police officer and politician who served as Chief of the Philippine National Police.
Avelino Razon | |
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| Presidential Adviser on Peace Process | |
| In office 2009–2010 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Avelino Ignacio Razon, Jr. September 27, 1952 Philippines |
| Political party | NPC (2010) |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
| Police career | |
| Service | Philippine National Police |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Divisions |
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| Service years | 1974–2008 |
| Rank |  Police Director General |
Police career
editGraduate of Philippine Military Academy Marangal class of 1974,[1] Razon was one who rarely served twice as district director of Western Police District (WPD),[2] first from 1996 to 1998, and from 1999 to 2001.[3] He was later re-assigned by then-acting PNP chief Deputy Director General Larry Mendoza in Central Visayas Police (PRO-7) after his WPD stint.[4]
In 2003, he served as Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine Development (DHRDD),[5] and later as director of the Directorate for Operations in until 2004, when he was appointed as director of National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO / Metro Manila Police).[6] He served at NCRPO director until 2005, when he was re-assigned at PNP Directorial Staff and promoted to 3-star rank.[7]
He became Chief of the Philippine National Police replacing Oscar Calderon[1] from October 1, 2007,[8] to September 28, 2008.[9] He was replaced by CIDG personnel Jesus Verzosa.[10]
Political career
editHe also ran for Mayor of Manila in 2010,[11] supported by Asenso Manileño. He faced incumbent mayor and another retired police officer Fred Lim.[12] Lim was running mate of incumbent Vice Mayor Isko Moreno of Asenso, but Razon was adopted as a guest candidate, and preferred candidate by younger voters that time.[13] He eventually lost to Lim.[14]
Graft case
editIn 2013, Razon was charged with 32 others of graft and ordered by Sandiganbayan to be arrested.[15] The graft case are related to alleged irregular procurement contracts in 2007 and 2008, during his PNP chief term. Sandiganbayan's fourth division rejected Razon’s demurrer in a 272-page resolution released on June 21.[16] The case was dismissed 10 years later due to the evidence being insufficient.[17]
References
edit- ^ a b Sison Jr., Bebot; Felipe, Cecille Suerte (October 1, 2007). "PNP gets new chief today". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ "Razon urges cops to focus on keeping peace, order". Philstar.com. January 22, 2001. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ "Razon defends woman officer against charges". Philstar.com. March 14, 2001. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ "Razon ng WPD ililipat sa Cebu". Philstar.com. March 11, 2001. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Frialde, Mike (November 1, 2003). "SWAT units to undergo training under elite SAF". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Alquitran, Non. "Razon heads NCRPO". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ "Querol takes over NCRPO today". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ Bebot Sison Jr; Cecille Suerte Felipe. "Razon named new PNP chief". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ^ Hidalgo, Wheng (September 27, 2008). "Versoza installed as 15th PNP chief". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
- ^ Romero, Paolo (September 23, 2008). "Verzosa appointed new PNP chief". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Etolle, Nestor. "Razon confirms bid for Manila mayor". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ^ Clapano, Jose Rodel (September 8, 2009). "Cop vs cop in Manila's 2010 mayoralty race". www.philstar.com. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Alquitran, Non (April 25, 2010). "Young Manila voters pick Razon for mayor". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Araneta, Sandy (May 12, 2010). "Lim, Moreno win re-election bids". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Gloria, Glenda (August 28, 2013). "Court orders arrest of ex-PNP chief Razon". RAPPLER. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Macasero, Ryan (June 26, 2023). "Evidence for graft charges vs ex-PNP chief Razon sufficient, says Sandiganbayan". RAPPLER. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Macasero, Ryan (June 26, 2023). "Evidence for graft charges vs ex-PNP chief Razon sufficient, says Sandiganbayan". RAPPLER. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
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