Manila, Aug. 23 -- Newly appointed National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Officer-in-Charge Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano assumed leadership on Sunday with a strict directive for increased visibility and immediate emergency response in Metro Manila.

Abrahano said the NCRPO will enforce proactive anti-crime measures to deliver law enforcement services that are fast and felt by the public.

"Our commitment is simple: Every beat covered, every call answered," Abrahano said in his speech during the change of command ceremony at the NCRPO headquarters at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City.

"To the people of Metro Manila, expect your police to be present, responsive, professional and respectful. You don't need influence or connections ...