PNP Chief Torre Says 'Oplan Tokhang' Was Flawed

PNP chief Torre says 'Oplan Tokhang' was flawed

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Wednesday described as flawed the anti-illegal drugs drive Oplan Tokhang of the Duterte administration. “Oplan Tokhang, in its most basic concept, is flawed,” Torre said at a PNP Press Corps event in Camp Crame on Wednesday night. “Think about it: we go to someone’s house, knock on the door, beg the suspected lawbreakers to stop, yet do we have the evidence?” …

PNP Chief Torre Slams Tokhang as a Flawed Strategy, Distances PNP from Duterte’s Drug War

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III openly criticized the Duterte administration’s controversial anti-drug campaign, Oplan Tokhang, calling its fundamental concept flawed. Speaking at a PNP Press Corps event in Camp Crame, Torre questioned the logic behind the method, which involved knocking on suspected drug offenders’ doors and pleading with them to stop …

BlackBerry ready to support PH government with secure messaging tools

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under its new chief, Gen. Nicolas Torre III, is undergoing changes to improve local law enforcement communications. Torre recently committed to a five-minute police response time and shared plans to use technology to support crime-solving efforts. At the same time, Malacañang has directed the PNP to strengthen its communication systems […] The post BlackBerry ready to support PH government with secure messag…