PBGEN Melecio ‘Bong’ Buslig is the new chief of the Eastern Police District, bringing extensive experience in Metro Manila police operations and command leadership.
He succeeded PBGen. Aden Lagradante, who was promoted to head the Civil Security Group after a tenure marked by steady performance and operational improvements within the district.
Throughout his career in the Philippine National Police, Buslig has held key field and administrative positions that strengthened his expertise in intelligence-driven policing, discipline-oriented leadership and strategic operational planning across urban policing environments.
His exposure to joint operations and inter-agency coordination further honed his capability to lead complex metropolitan policing environments.
His professional background reflects a balanced command style, combining firm law enforcement action with community engagement and responsive policing, earning trust among peers and superiors.
He assumes leadership of EPD covering Pasig, Mandaluyong, Marikina and San Juan where sustained crime prevention and operational efficiency remain key priorities.
He is expected to strengthen intelligence sharing and rapid response mechanisms across all EPD stations.
Expectations are high for him to maintain gains in public safety while adapting to evolving security challenges in Metro Manila’s dense urban landscape.
With strong experience and proven leadership, Buslig is expected to strengthen continuity, improve coordination and translate institutional discipline into measurable results for communities under EPD.
In leadership transitions, his appointment signals continuity with renewed focus on disciplined policing, stronger community trust and sustained operational performance in Metro Manila.
