VP Sara Duterte calls Torre's PNP chief appointment 'too sketchy'

Updated Wed, June 4, 2025 at 8:44 PM Published Wed, June 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Vice President Sara Duterte has described the appointment of Police Major General Nicolas Torre III as the new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief as “too sketchy,” citing recent Senate findings of alleged violations of law by the officer.

Torre, who led the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, was tapped as the next PNP chief despite these findings.

VP Duterte questioned why an officer with alleged law violations would be appointed as chief of police.

Torre officially assumed the post on June 2, replacing Police General Rommel Marbil.

As Police Regional Office 11 chief, Torre also led the capture of Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy on September 8, 2024, in Davao City.

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