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Duterte set to announce next PNP chief today
President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to announce by Tuesday the next chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
He stated he will act upon the recommendation of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año.
Secretary Año submitted to the President the names of two qualified officials to succeed outgoing PNP chief General Dionardo Carlos.
The President mentioned he is reviewing the list of contenders, including their accomplishments and work history.
Incumbent PNP chief General Dionardo Carlos is set to retire on May 8, 2022.
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