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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief, Police Major General Nicolas Torre III, as the new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief.
In a press conference in Malacañang, executive secretary Lucas Bersamin announced the appointment of Police Major General Nicolas Torre III as the new PNP chief, replacing outgoing chief Police General Rommel Marbil. According to Bersamin, the turnover of command will be on June 2.
“You know, the appointment of the officers of the PNP they are to be kept confidential. We should respect that confidentiality. But it’s the President’s discretion which I considered to be absolute,” Bersamin said when asked about why General Torre was chosen by the President as new PNP chief.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin emphasized that the President’s choice should be respected.
“Most promotions are given on merit, so let us assume that this was given on merit because you know it was not an easy decision on the part of the president,” Bersamin said.
Police Major General Nicolas Torre III will be the 31st PNP chief and the fourth chief under the Marcos Jr. administration. His past accomplishments include overseeing the operations for the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte and Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) preacher Apollo Quiboloy.
General Torre also served as the director of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) and the Davao Regional Police Office.
