ATTY. ARNEL BONDILLES ESCOBAL, LLM-ICL, MBA

For Senator

Accomplished legal and law enforcement professional, Atty. Arnel Bondilles Escobal, LLM-ICL, MBA, with over three decades of service, including a distinguished tenure as Police Major General (Ret.) with the Philippine National Police (PNP). 

Known for expertise in investigations, cybercrime, traffic enforcement, and regional security, he has held key roles such as Director of the Anti-Cybercrime Group, Director of the Highway Patrol Group, Director of the Aviation Security Group, Regional Director of Police Regional Office 5, Director for Investigation and Detective Management and Commander, Area Police Command Eastern Mindanao. Academically accomplished, Atty. Escobal holds a Master of Laws in International Commercial Law from the University of Salford and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi, along with multiple specialized courses from the University of Oxford. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi College of Law and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1998. His extensive training includes programs with the FBI, INTERPOL, IOJ and KOICA, and the Australian Federal Police. Atty. Escobal is recognized for his strategic leadership, operational excellence, and dedication to enhancing law enforcement and public safety.

Areas of Expertise

  • Law Enforcement Leadership
  • Cybercrime Investigation
  • Traffic Management and Enforcement
  • Regional Security Management
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Strategic Planning and Administration
  • Forensic Science and Prosecution
  • International Law and Policy
  • Training and Capacity Building
  • Public Safety and Community Protection
  • Inter-Agency Collaboration
  • Digital Transformation in Law Enforcement

The Leadership Our Nation Needs Right Now

Atty. Arnel Escobal

RANK: Police Major General (Ret.) 

BADGE NUMBER: O – 04321 

DATE OF BIRTH: August 19, 1965

PLACE OF BIRTH: Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines

CIVIL STATUS: Widowed

CITIZENSHIP: Filipino

HOME ADDRESS: 106 Katipunan Extension, Phase I-B Vista Real

Classica, Batasan Hills, Quezon City, Philippines 1126

DATE ENTERED SERVICE: April 1, 1983

Education

POST GRADUATE:

University of Salford, Manchester, U.K. (Master of Laws in International Commercial Law) 2020 – 2022

Dissertation: Comparative Study of the UK Law and the Philippine Law on International Sale of Goods: Is it in their Best Interest to Join CISG as a Contracting State?

Grade: 80 = Excellent

University of Santo Tomas Graduate School (Master in Business Administration) Legazpi City, Philippines  2012 – 2022

Thesis: Marketing Strategies of Restaurants in the Digital Age

Grade: 96 = Meritissimus

 University of Oxford, Department for Continuing Education (Politics: An Introduction), Oxford, U.K. June 22, 2022 – August 31, 2022

University of Oxford, Department for Continuing Education (Public Policy Economics), Oxford, U.K.

September 19, 2022 – November 28, 2022

University of Oxford, Department for Continuing Education (Macroeconomics: An Introduction), Oxford, U.K.

September 26, 2022 – December 5, 2022 

University of Oxford, Department for Continuing Education (Microeconomics: An Introduction), Oxford, U.K. January 9, 2023 – March 20, 2023

University of Oxford, Department for Continuing Education (International Labour: Economics, Politics and Ethics), Oxford, U.K. January 11, 2023 – March 22, 2023

TERTIARY:

Ateneo De Naga College (Preparatory Engineering) Naga City 1982 – 1983

Philippine Military Academy (Bachelor of Science) Baguio City, Philippines 1983 – 1987 

San Beda College of Law Manila, Philippines 1993 – 1995

University of Santo Tomas College of Law (Juris Doctor) Legazpi City, Philippines 

(Formerly Aquinas University College of Law – Legazpi) 1995 – 1998

SECONDARY:

Nabua National High School Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines 1978 – 1982

ELEMENTARY:

Nabua Central Pilot School Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines 1972 – 1978

Seminars Attended

  • Traffic Management Course Class No. 24: University of the Philippines
    Transport Training Center, Diliman, Quezon City
    January 28 – May 31, 1991Internal Controls Course:Federal Bureau of Investigation
    Ombudsman, Quezon City
    June 20 – 24, 2005

     

    Capacity Building Program for Forensic Science of Prosecution Service:

    Institute of Justice and KOICA
    Seoul, South Korea
    March 6 – 19, 2016 

    ASEAN Plus Three Cybercrime Workshop 2016:

    INTERPOL, Singapore
    July 18 – 19, 2016

    Countering Outlaw Motor Cycle Gangs:

    Australian Federal Police
    Jakarta, Indonesia
    March 20 – 21, 2018

Professional Experience

LAST UNIT EXPERIENCE


Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management / Philippine National Police Director

Key Responsibilities:

  • Led the Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management, overseeing comprehensive investigative and detective operations across the Philippine National Police.
  • Directed strategic planning and implementation of investigation protocols and detective management strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Supervised and guided teams of investigators and detectives, ensuring adherence to legal standards, ethical guidelines, and procedural accuracy.
  • Achieved notable improvements in case resolution times and overall investigative productivity.


KEY POSITIONS HELD

Anti-Cybercrime Group, PNP Director

  • Developed strategic initiatives and managed investigations into hacking, online fraud, and identity theft.
  • Dismantled major cybercrime syndicates, improving online security.
  • Facilitated successful joint operations with global cybercrime units.

Police Regional Office 6, PNP                              
Deputy Regional Director for Administration 

  • Managed administrative operations, including budgeting, logistics, and personnel management.
  • Coordinated with regional departments to ensure smooth implementation of administrative policies and procedures.
  • Streamlined administrative processes, optimizing resource utilization.

    Highway Patrol Group, PNP and concurrent Chief Traffic Enforcer, Inter-Agency Council on Traffic Enforcement (i-ACTe)  Director             

    • Led initiatives to ensure road safety, traffic management, and enforcement of traffic laws and regulations.
    • Improved road safety measures, reducing traffic incidents.
    • Implemented effective traffic enforcement strategies, enhancing compliance with traffic laws.


    Police Regional Office 5, PNP     Regional Director

    • Directed strategic planning and implementation of law enforcement initiatives to maintain public safety and order.
    • Enhanced regional security through proactive law enforcement strategies.
    • Strengthened partnerships with local stakeholders, fostering community trust and cooperation.


    Aviation Security Group, PNP     Director

    • Coordinated with airport authorities, airlines, and other stakeholders to enhance aviation security and safety.
    • Implemented training programs and drills to prepare personnel for emergency response and security incidents.
    • Conducted effective training programs, enhancing personnel readiness and response capabilities.


    Area Police Command, Eastern Mindanao, PNP     Commander

      • Managed deployment of police personnel and resources to address regional security challenges.
      • Collaborated with local government units, community leaders, and stakeholders to enhance public safety and security.
      • Fostered positive community relations, enhancing trust and cooperation between police and residents.