Abalos, a former mayor of Mandaluyong City, shared with Garcia that he understood where the governor was coming from and cited a similar ‘rough experience with a national government agency’ during his time as mayor, the same article stated.

Source: https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/500797/cebu-ordinance-on-inter-govt-coordination-gets-backing-from-cabinet-execs

Following Gerente’s relief, Col. Mary Grace Madayag replaced him as Mandaluyong City police chief last August 28. Abalos likewise welcomed her appointment.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1824770/dilg-chief-wants-pnp-to-continue-internal-cleansing-vs-cops-on-drugs