DAVAO CITY (June 6) -- As Gen. Nicolas Torre III takes the helm of the Philippine National Police (PNP), his swift rise to the top has ignited public debate, echoing another controversial promotion nearly a decade ago under former President Rodrigo Duterte. Torre’s promotion from two-star Police Major General to full four-star Police General, effectively skipping a rank, … [Read more...] about Torre vs. Bato: Skipping ranks, gaining power—two paths to PNP’s top post
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Torre: Police anti-drug campaign will uphold due process, respect human rights
DAVAO CITY (June 4) — Newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Nicolas Torre III assured the public that all police actions, particularly in the anti-drug campaign, will strictly adhere to legal protocols and respect human rights. Torre’s statement followed concerns raised by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) over his recent directive that the number … [Read more...] about Torre: Police anti-drug campaign will uphold due process, respect human rights
PNP Chief Gen. Torre vows reforms: Faster response, unity within ranks, and strong ccountability
DAVAO CITY (June 2) — Newly installed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Monday vowed a sweeping overhaul of the country’s police force—promising faster emergency response, internal cleansing, and a no-nonsense merit-based leadership—as he laid down his bold vision to restore public trust and reassert the rule of law. Speaking before President … [Read more...] about PNP Chief Gen. Torre vows reforms: Faster response, unity within ranks, and strong ccountability
Army General acquitted in Yvonne Chua murder case by Military Court
DAVAO CITY (May 30) – A military court has acquitted General Jesus Durante III in connection with the high-profile murder case of businesswoman Yvonne Chua, marking the end of what his legal counsel described as a “harrowing chapter” in the officer’s life. The decision was rendered on May 28. Veteran defense lawyer Ramon Edison Batacan, counsel for Durante, told Newsline … [Read more...] about Army General acquitted in Yvonne Chua murder case by Military Court
Degamo to Teves lawyer: “This is about justice, not politics”
DAVAO CITY (May 29) - Congresswoman-elect Janice Degamo, widow of slain Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, condemned remarks made by Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, legal counsel for suspended Congressman Arnie Teves, called his recent statements “appalling” and “insulting to the victims of violence.” The lawmaker issued a strongly worded statement following Topacio’s remarks, … [Read more...] about Degamo to Teves lawyer: “This is about justice, not politics”
