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Nicolas Torre III

General Nicolas Torre III was relieved as Philippine National Police chief by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over disagreements with the National Police Commission and personnel reassignments. He is currently on leave and is being considered for a new government position. Torre has expressed no resentment toward the decision and emphasized his commitment to public service.

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Recent developments on Nicolas Torre III

Sun, September 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM

PNP spokesperson Fajardo reassigned to Eastern Mindanao command

Brigadier General Jean Fajardo, previously the Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson, has been reassigned from her role as Director for Comptrollership to the Area Police Command-Eastern Mindanao.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 11:55 PM

HRep probes P8-B DILG firearms budget insertion

The House of Representatives is investigating a reported P8-billion budget insertion for firearms by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM

Rep Abante questions P8B firearms deal, DILG exec's son links

Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. has formally asked the House of Representatives' committee on public order and safety to investigate an alleged P8 billion unsolicited proposal for firearms procurement.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM

PBBM creates commission to probe DPWH anomalies

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is establishing an independent commission via executive order to investigate alleged anomalies in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) infrastructure projects.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Napolcom affirms Lt. Gen. Nartatez Jr. as acting PNP chief

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) formally affirmed Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. as acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief through Resolution 2025-0552.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM

DILG Sec willing to face probe over PNP firearms deal

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla is willing to face a congressional probe regarding his opposition to an PHP8-billion firearms purchase proposal for the Philippine National Police (PNP).

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 have a policy of "quota arrests."

Fri, August 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM

PNP acting chief Nartatez vows to boost morale and fight crime

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

Fri, August 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM

Ex-PNP chief asks supporters to focus on flood victims, not him

Former PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III has urged his supporters not to pity him following his recent removal from his post, instead asking them to focus their concern on citizens perpetually affected by flooding.

Fri, August 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM

Former PNP chief Torre on leave after relief

Former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III is on a month-long leave until September 29, 2025, following his relief.