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
New PNP Chief
DILG Sec. Abalos: Acorda Jr. is the right man to lead PNP
Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on April 24 expressed his belief that newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Benjamin Acorda Jr. is the right man for the job to lead the 228-thousand-strong police force. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Acorda as the 29th PNP Chief after General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. retired on April … [Read more...] about DILG Sec. Abalos: Acorda Jr. is the right man to lead PNP
Eleazar sworn-in as 26th PNP chief
On May 5, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año formally announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar, who was sworn-in today, May 7, as the 26th Philippine National Police chief. Eleazar graduated from the Philippine Military Academy Hinirang Class of 1987 ranking fourth in his class. Eleazar stated during his first speech at the change of command ceremony on … [Read more...] about Eleazar sworn-in as 26th PNP chief
Lt. Gen. Camilo Cascolan succeeds PNP chief Gen. Archie Gamboa
DAVAO CITY --- Lieutenant General Camilo Cascolan is the new Philippine National Police Chief, he will succeed PNP Chief Archie Francisco Gamboa who will retire tomorrow. Gamboa will reach the mandatory retirement age of 56 on Wednesday, September 2. In a statement, Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año confirmed that … [Read more...] about Lt. Gen. Camilo Cascolan succeeds PNP chief Gen. Archie Gamboa
