Nicolas Torre III

Nicolas Torre III is the current chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) since June 2025, known for his strict disciplinary actions and emphasis on mental health support within the force. He won a charity boxing match by default against Davao City's acting mayor Sebastian Duterte, an event that raised funds for typhoon victims and was humorously recognized by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his State of the Nation Address.

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Last updated at July 31, 2025.

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DOJ files murder, detention vs Ang, Barreto, Estomo over missing sabungeros

Murder and serious illegal detention complaints have been filed against businessman Charlie 'Atong' Ang, actress Gretchen Barreto, and former National Capital Region Police Office chief retired Police General Jonnel Estomo at the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with the missing sabungeros case.
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19 PNP officers dismissed for misconduct since June

Nineteen police officers have been dismissed for grave misconduct since Gen. Nicolas Torre III became the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on June 2.
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CA issues amparo, habeas data in Salaveria disappearance case

The Court of Appeals has issued writs of amparo and habeas data in favor of Felix Salaveria Jr.'s family, who reported his enforced disappearance on August 28, 2024.
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New witness to support Dondon in missing sabungeros case

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced on Tuesday that a new witness will bolster the credibility of whistleblower Julie 'Dondon' Patidongan in the missing sabungeros case.
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Marcos recognizes PNP chief as boxing champ in SONA

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted boxing heroes and included Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III in his fourth State of the Nation Address.
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PNP chief says no threats for Marcos' SONA, deploys 16K+ police

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III stated on Monday that there are no detected threats to disrupt President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (SONA).
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Davao City Mayor Duterte wants to reschedule charity boxing match with PNP chief, challenges him to unsanctioned fight

Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte has expressed his desire to reschedule a proposed charity boxing match with Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III.
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PNP deploys over 20K for Marcos' 4th SONA, permits three protests

The Philippine National Police confirmed robust security measures for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28.
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PNP warns arrests for burning effigies during Sona

Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said on Saturday that arrests could occur if protesters burn effigies during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 28.
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Acting Davao Mayor Duterte flies to Singapore for charity boxing match with PNP chief

Acting Davao Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte flew to Singapore on Friday ahead of a charity boxing match against Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III.
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