US EditionMalacañang Relieves PNP Chief Torre, Names Nartatez as Successor - Asian Journal News
Gen. Nartatez, a veteran with extensive leadership experience, assumes command to restore stability and address tensions caused by a nullified senior official reshuffle, officials said.
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'I have no resentment,' says Torre after dismissal as PNP chief
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - General Nicolas Torre on Wednesday said he felt no resentment, after he was sacked from his post as Philippine National Police (PNP) chief."I have no resentment and I'm a good soldier. If there is an order, I just follow it," Torre said in Filipino and English in a media interview at the House of Representatives.Asked whether he still supported President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., he replied, "Of course, of course."The president…
Marcos replaces Torre as PNP chief, Nartatez takes post
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Marcos sacks PNP chief Nicolas Torre III; Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. is new PNP chief President Ferdinand Marcos Jr relieves Philippine National Police chief Police General Nicolas Torre III of his post. He was replaced by Deputy Chief for Administration Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. Gardiola, rep of construction workers in Congress, ow…
Malacañang Relieves PNP Chief Torre, Names Nartatez as Successor - Asian Journal News
MANILA — In a swift and unforeseen move, Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has been appointed as the new Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), replacing Gen. Nicolas Torre III, whose brief tenure came to an abrupt end. The appointment was formalized through a memorandum signed on August 25, 2025, by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and took effect immediately following President Marcos Jr.’s approval. Nartatez officially assumed the…
The newly appointed acting Philippine National Police or PNP Chief PLt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. confirmed that PBGen. Jean Fajardo will no longer serve as the spokesperson of the National Police, even though there is no official order yet. Nartatez explained that the spokesperson should come from the Public Information Office. It is known that Fajardo is assigned to the Directorate for Comptrollership. Nartatez also said that he himself …
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