DILG denies rumor on Torre's removal over firearms
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) denied on Thursday that Gen. Nicolas Torre III's removal as National Police chief was related to a planned firearms purchase.
A rumor suggested that Torre refused to follow instructions to buy 80,000 firearms for the Philippine National Police, but DILG called this claim false.
When Secretary Jonvic Remulla received an unsolicited proposal to purchase these firearms, he asked Gen. Torre to assess its necessity and reminded him of legal requirements.
Remulla confirmed that he never facilitated or endorsed a congressional budget insertion for such purchases.
Both Remulla and Torre agreed that buying the firearms was unnecessary.
The DILG emphasized their commitment to transparency, accountability, and community safety.
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