Former PNP chief and Health Undersecretary Camilo Cascolan died aged 59 on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Photo from Facebook of Jiro Tanalgo Cascolan)
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Former Philippine National Police chief Gen. Camilo Pancratius Cascolan, one of the architects behind the police鈥檚 鈥淥plan Double Barrel,鈥� the blueprint of the bloody war on illegal drugs waged by the Duterte administration, died on Friday. He was 59.
In a Facebook post, Cascolan鈥檚 son Jiro confirmed his father鈥檚 passing at 5:28 p.m. on Friday, surrounded by his family. The family did not disclose the cause of his death.
鈥淢y 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,鈥� Jiro said.
The PNP and the Department of Health where he both served offered condolences to Cascolan鈥檚 family.
搁贰础顿:听PNP: Cascolan died due to 鈥榣ingering illness鈥�
搁贰础顿:听Cascolan鈥檚 siblings see 鈥榚xtraordinary circumstances鈥� in ex-PNP chief鈥檚 death
The PNP described him as a 鈥渟talwart leader 鈥� [whose] dedication to upholding the principles of service, integrity and professionalism set a high standard for all members of the PNP.鈥�