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New PNP chief Torre holds first command conference
Police General Nicolas Torre III officially assumed his role as the 31st chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on June 2, 2025, succeeding Rommel Francisco D. Marbil.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. challenged Torre to keep police ranks clean, act decisively in investigating erring officers, and uphold the agency's integrity.
Marcos also urged Torre to continue the fight against illegal drugs and address transnational crime, cyber threats, and extremist violence.
Torre vowed that the PNP will be fair, swift, and trustworthy, stating, "Sa ilalim ng aking pamumuno, ang batas ay patas, ang serbisyo ay mabilis, at ang kapulisyahan ay karapat-dapat ng inyong tiwala."
He committed to institutionalizing a 3-minute police response time in major urban centers nationwide and held his first command conference to discuss its implementation, including demonstrations in Metro Manila and planned ones in Davao Region.
Torre also vowed to strengthen the Internal Affairs Service (IAS), focusing on investigation and prosecution of erring officers.
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