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Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr

Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. is the current acting chief of the Philippine National Police, overseeing operations and implementing reforms to improve public service and reduce crime. He has been affirmed by the National Police Commission and has taken steps to address issues such as focus crimes, illegal drugs, and police accountability. Nartatez has also led efforts in high-profile arrests and has emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law.

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Recent developments on Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Marcos: PNP chief sacked for defying Napolcom order

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. confirmed that former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Nicolas Torre III was removed from his post for defying a National Police Commission (Napolcom) order.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM

PNP nabs Bicol's most wanted fugitive in Batangas operation

The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Monday the arrest of the Bicol region's most wanted fugitive in an operation at Port Calatagan in Batangas.

Sun, September 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM

PNP announces new spokesperson, several reassignments

Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Brigadier General Jean Fajardo has been reassigned to the Area Police Command-Eastern Mindanao.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Lucas returns as PRO-4A director

Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas has returned as the director of the Police Regional Office-Calabarzon (PRO-4A), succeeding Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Napolcom affirms Nartatez Jr. as acting PNP chief

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has affirmed Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. as the acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief through Resolution 2025-0552, granting him full legal authority.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM

Marikina police chief relieved amid sex assault probe

Marikina police chief Col. Geoffrey Fernandez has been administratively relieved from his post pending an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a policewoman by two of her male colleagues.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM

PNP reports 16.5% drop in focus crimes amid Chinese Embassy warning

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a 16.5% decrease in focus crimes for the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with incidents dropping from 26,969 to 22,519.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM

PNP denies implementing 'quota arrests'

Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. clarified that the PNP does not implement a policy of "quota arrests."

Fri, August 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM

PNP acting chief assures high morale, presents 7-point agenda

Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated that police personnel morale is high, even after the ouster of former chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III.

Fri, August 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM

Ex-PNP chief Torre on leave until Sept 29

Former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III is on leave until September 29, 2025, a month after his abrupt relief from office.