Former Philippine National Police chief Camilo Cascolan passed away on Friday, his family said.
“It is with deep sadness and heavy heart that I, on behalf of our family, announce the passing of my beloved father, Ret. Gen. Camilo Pancratius Pascua Cascolan. He peacefully left this world this afternoon, Nov. 24, 2023 at 5:28 pm surrounded by his loving family,” Jiro Cascolan said in a post on Facebook.
“My dad dedicated his life to serving and protecting our country as a man of service for 42 years. We will forever remember his unwavering dedication to his duty, his selflessness, and his love for his family,” Jiro added.
Cascolan was appointed Health undersecretary by President Marcos in October.
During the Duterte administration, Cascolan was appointed as undersecretary at the Office of the President.
He served as PNP chief from September to November 2020 and regional director of the National Capital Region Police Office in 2018.
Cascolan was part of the Philippine Military Academy Sinagtala class of 1986. With Vince Lopez