Alan Purisima

Summary

Alan La Madrid Purisima (born November 21, 1959) [1] is a former Filipino police officer. He served as Philippine National Police Chief between December 17, 2012 and February 5, 2015.

Alan LM Purisima
Chief of the Philippine National Police
In office
December 17, 2012 – February 5, 2015
PresidentBenigno Aquino III
Preceded byPDG Nicanor Bartolome
Succeeded byPDDG Leonardo Espina (OIC)
Personal details
Born
Alan La Madrid Purisima

(1959-11-21) November 21, 1959 (age 64)
San Ildefenso, Ilocos Sur, Philippines[1]
SpouseMaria Ramona Lydia Isidoro Purisima
Alma materPhilippine Military Academy
Manuel L. Quezon University
Police career
AllegiancePhilippines Philippines
DepartmentPhilippine National Police
Philippine Constabulary
Branch
Service years1981–2015
Rank Police Deputy Director General

Early life edit

Purisima grew up in San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur.[1]

He was the executive officer of the Special Reaction Unit from 1988–1989.[2]

Education edit

After finishing high school, Purisima entered the Philippine Military Academy in 1977 and graduated from the academy in 1981. After his graduation from military academy he joined the Philippine Constabulary. He graduated from the Manuel L. Quezon University in 1995. He earned a Masters of Public Administration degree from the university.[1]

Dismissal edit

On June 30, 2015, he was dismissed from service by the Office of the Ombudsman over the alleged involvement in a ₱100-million anomalous deal between the Philippine National Police and WerFast Documentary Agency, Inc, a private courier company.[3]

Personal life edit

Alan Purisima is married to Maria Ramona Lydia Isidoro Purisima, with whom he has four sons.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "Profile: Director-General Alan La Madrid Purisima of the Philippine National Police". Philippine Official Gazette. Archived from the original on 15 March 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
  2. ^ "In the Know: PNP Director General Alan Purisima, page A15, Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 2, 2014.
  3. ^ Cayabyab, Marc Jayson (30 June 2015). "Purisima, Petrasanta, 9 other PNP officers dismissed from service". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 1 July 2015.