BAGUIO CITY 0- Before Chief Superintendent Ronald Dela Rosa officially takes his oath as the newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) director general, a testimonial parade was given by the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) for outgoing PNP chief Ricardo Marquez Sunday morning at Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City.

Marquez, who belongs to PMA Class 82, will be leaving his post on June 30. He has received numerous awards for the past 34 years and has been cited by other PNP officers as a man of honesty and integrity.

Marquez said he has done his part in serving the country, citing his handling of the security operations during Pope Francis’ visit in the Philippines and APEC summit, among other achievements.

"I'd like to be remembered as the one who introduced patrolling as the backbone of police. I'd like to be remembered as the one who managed the security operations for the visit of the Pope and APEC. The one who managed Lambat Sibat that led to the reduction in the index crimes," he said.

After leaving his post, Marquez added it is time for him to take a rest and go back to his residence in Fort Bonifacio.

"Matutulog muna ako, magre-rest muna siguro, fix my things, settle down," Marquez added.