Remulla open to probe on P8-B PNP firearms deal

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla is willing to face a congressional investigation concerning his opposition to a proposed P8-billion firearms purchase for the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Remulla confirmed his office received the proposal a month prior, noting it was not included in the National Expenditure Program and would have necessitated a congressional insertion into the DILG's 2026 budget.

The DILG chief explained that his department's bidding processes are limited to office supplies and maintenance, not major procurements like firearms.

He also stated he consulted former PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III regarding the necessity of the proposed purchase, and that Torre reportedly rejected the proposal.

Remulla is willing to take a lie detector test to prove his disapproval of the deal, amidst allegations that Torre was removed as PNP chief for defying orders to approve the firearms deal.