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DILG pushed for Nartatez's permanent appointment as PNP chief — JV Ejercito
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recommended Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. for permanent appointment as Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to the Office of the President.
This recommendation was revealed by DILG's budget sponsor, Senator JV Ejercito, during the plenary deliberations for the 2026 budget.
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson inquired about Nartatez's status as acting PNP Chief, despite holding a three-star rank, suggesting that a full-time Chief could be appointed with that rank.
Lacson clarified his inquiry was out of curiosity and not meant to question the authority of the National Police Commission (Napolcom), emphasizing the distinction between position and rank.
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