Camp BGen Vicente P Lim, Calamba City –
BGen Paul Kenneth Lucas, Regional Director
for PRO CALABARZON
announced the dismissal of Police Major Allan
De Castro from the PNP
service during a press
conference held today
at this camo.
The Regional Director signed the order
of dismissal on January
16, 2024, following an
extensive investigation
conducted by the Regional Internal Affairs
Service 4A on the administrative case filed
against him on the allegations of Conduct
Unbecoming of a Police
Officer. After series of
investigation, the RIAS
4A uncovered evidence
of an illicit and extramarital affair between
De Castro and the missing Catherine Camilon.
“Police Major Allan
De Castro’s dismissal
serves as a significant
step in ensuring that
individuals entrusted
with the responsibilities of serving and protecting our people are
held accountable for
their actions. We remain
committed to conducting fair and impartial
investigations into any
similar allegations of
misconduct, regardless
of our personnel’s rank
or position. Hindi natin
hahayaan na masangkot
sa ano mang katulad na
insidente ang ating mga
personnel that will taint
the image of the PNP especially here in the Police Regional Office CALABARZON,” said Lucas.
The dismissal of De
Castro is an independent
administrative action
and is separate from the
ongoing criminal investigation related to the
disappearance of Catherine Camilon.
De Castro is still facing another administrative case under National
Internal Affairs Service
relative to the criminal
charges of kidnapping
with serious illegal detention filed against
him.
“The legal process
will continue to unfold,
and updates will be provided to the media and
the public as necessary.
His dismissal from the
service underscores
the commitment of the
command in maintaining the highest standards of conduct and integrity within our ranks.
This reflects our dedication to transparency,
accountability, and upholding the principles
of justice,” Lucas further
said.
(ROSELLE AQUINO)