Torre assumes office as 31st PNP chief

Jason Sigales - Reporter 06/02/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Police Gen. Nicolas Torre III has assumed office as the 31st chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Torre took command of the over 220,000-strong national police force in a ceremony in Camp Crame,…

Nicolas Torre III, who led Duterte arrest, is new PNP chief

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter 05/29/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Police Major General Nicolas Torre III has been named as the new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin made the pronouncement during a Palace press “The incoming PNP chief is Police…

Major General Nicolas Torre III named new PNP chief

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter 05/29/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Police Major General Nicolas Torre III has been named as the new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin made the pronouncement during a Palace press conference on Thursday. “The incoming PNP…

Next PNP chief a ‘very senior officer’ – Marcos

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 05/28/2025

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. confirmed that he has chosen the next chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), describing the appointee as a “very senior officer,” though he withheld the name pending an official…

Duterte failed on vow to back cops charged on drug war — PNP chief

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 11/14/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s pledge to support officers during his brutal war on drugs “was not fully realized.” This was according to Philippine National Police (PNP) chief as he stood by its statement about…

Allegation that ex-PNP chief aided Guo’s escape is just a rumor — CIDG chief

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 09/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The allegation that a former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief assisted dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, also known as Guo Hua Ping, in fleeing the country originated solely from “rumors” circulating within the intelligence…

Ex-PNP chief accused of accepting bribe to help Alice Guo, siblings flee PH

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 09/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A former chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) is accused of accepting a bribe to assist dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and her siblings in fleeing the country, despite being on an…

Quiboloy ‘political backers’ told: Tell him to adhere to the law

Faith Argosino - Reporter / @FArgosinoINQ 08/26/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The “political backers and influential supporters” of fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy has been encouraged on Sunday by the Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Rommel Marbil, to exemplify true leadership by advising him to adhere…

PNP chief tells cops not to carry umbrellas for VIPs

John Eric Mendoza 08/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Rommel Marbil has ordered a stop to police officers carrying umbrellas for VIPs. Marbil issued his directive Monday, noting that such an act is not part of a…

Marcos to new PNP chief Marbil: Address terrorism, cybercrime

Jean Mangaluz 04/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday directed newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Major General Rommel Francisco Marbil to help the government address emerging threats to the country’s peace and order. During a…

Acorda files raps vs person spreading false info in viral vlog

Charie Abarca 01/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), General Benjamin Acorda Jr. lodged a complaint on Monday against a certain Johnny Lacsamana Macanas Sr. for allegedly using his name and photo in a vlog…

Former PNP chief Cascolan was in coma months before death — family lawyer

John Eric Mendoza 11/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police chief Gen. Camilo Pancratius Cascolan was in a coma for several months prior to his death. Atty. Stephen Cascolan, legal counsel of the siblings of former PNP chief Cascolan, said…

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