(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. picked Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. as next head of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to replace Gen. Nicolas Torre III whose relief was announced on Tuesday.
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed that Marcos approved the recommendation to appoint Nartatez, a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1992.
Nartatez served as regional director of the National Capital Region Police Office, PNP director for Intelligence, and PNP deputy chief for administration.
He was relegated to Area Police Commander for Western Mindanao early this month.
Nartatez served as police director in Ilocos Norte, the home province of President Marcos. He will retire on March 19, 2027.
PNP chief Torre relieved, Nartatez to take over, This news data comes from:http://bfcqf.redcanaco.com
Earlier on Tuesday, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin issued the order to Torre.
"You are hereby relieved as Chief, PNP effective immediately," Bersamin said.
"For the continuous and efficient delivery of public services in the PNP, you are hereby directed to ensure proper turnover of all matters, documents and information relative to your office," he added.
But no reason given yet for Torres' relief.
Torre has not issued any statement as of posting time.
- La Salle vows to help ease Ortigas traffic
- Chinese research vessel spotted near Philippine coast but 'goes dark' after, says maritime expert
- DoTr seeks higher budget for 2026, requests P531B amid cuts
- ERC amends net-metering rules to expand renewable energy options
- Discaya’s construction companies competed against each other during biddings
- GoTyme gives customers 20 free InstaPay transfers per month
- A suicide bombing near a political rally in southwestern Pakistan kills 13 and wounds 30
- Diokno urges Philippines to rejoin ICC to counter China's aggression
- Duterte defense files more motions challenging ICC prosecutor
- President Marcos to attend 80th UN General Assembly in New York
