In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ignacio and the surname or paternal family name is Razon.
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. (1952-09-27) September 27, 1952 (age 72) 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 |
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.
Police career
Graduate of Philippine Military Academy Marangal class of 1974, Razon was one who rarely served twice as district director of Western Police District (WPD), first from 1996 to 1998, and from 1999 to 2001. 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.
In 2003, he served as Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine Development (DHRDD), 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). He served at NCRPO director until 2005, when he was re-assigned at PNP Directorial Staff and promoted to 3-star rank.
He became Chief of the Philippine National Police replacing Oscar Calderon from October 1, 2007, to September 28, 2008. He was replaced by CIDG personnel Jesus Verzosa.
Political career
He also ran for Mayor of Manila in 2010, supported by Asenso Manileño. He faced incumbent mayor and another retired police officer Fred Lim. 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. He eventually lost to Lim.
Graft case
In 2013, Razon was charged with 32 others of graft and ordered by Sandiganbayan to be arrested. 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. The case was dismissed 10 years later due to the evidence being insufficient.
References
- ^ 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.
Chiefs of the Philippine National Police | ||
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Philippine Constabulary (1901–1975) | ||
Bureau of Constabulary (1942–1945) | ||
Philippine Constabulary (1945-1975) | ||
Philippine Constabulary Concurrently as Directors-General of the Integrated National Police (1975–1991) | ||
Philippine National Police (1991–present) | ||
— Acting chief |
Police appointments | ||
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Preceded byPDir.Gen. Oscar Calderon | Chief of the Philippine National Police October 1, 2007 – September 28, 2008 |
Succeeded byPDG. Jesus Versoza |
Preceded byPDGen. Oscar C. Calderon | Chief of the Directorial Staff of the Philippine National Police 2006 – 2007 |
Succeeded byPDDGen. Jesus Versoza |
Preceded byPDir. Ricardo de Leon | Regoional Director of the National Capital Region Police Office 2004 – 2005 |
Succeeded byPDir. Vidal Querol |
Preceded byPSr.Supt. Efren Fernandez PSr.Supt. Nicolas Pasinos |
Director of Western Police District December 20, 1999 – March 15, 2001 June 16, 1996 – August 3, 1998 |
Succeeded byS/Supt. Hermogenes Ebdane S/Supt. Virtus Gil |
Preceded byLt. Col. Reynaldo Velasco | Commander of the Special Action Force February 14, 1987 – August 1, 1989 |
Succeeded byBrig. Gen. Hermogenes Ebdane |
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