NAPOLCOM and DILG not aware of Torre's decision to reshuffle PNP's high-ranking officials

• President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. removed PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III and appointed Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. as officer-in-charge
• Nartatez is from PMA Tanglaw-Diwa Class of 1992 and was previously Deputy Chief for Administration, the second-highest post in the PNP
• Torre’s recent reshuffling of senior police officials without approval from NAPOLCOM and DILG was opposed, leading to controversy
• As new OIC, Nartatez vowed to strengthen patrols, improve investigations, enforce the five-minute response policy, and monitor integrity in the police force

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. replaced Gen. Nicolas Torre III as head of the Philippine National Police and appointed Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. as officer-in-charge on Tuesday.

Nartatez, a graduate of PMA Tanglaw-Diwa Class of 1992, previously held the position of Deputy Chief for Administration, the second-highest rank in the PNP.

The move came shortly after Torre’s controversial order reassigning several senior police officials, including transferring Nartatez to Western Mindanao and bringing back Lt. Gen. Bernard Banac to his former post.

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The reshuffling drew criticism because it was not cleared with NAPOLCOM and the DILG, as required for such changes.

On August 14, NAPOLCOM issued a resolution restoring the officials to their original posts.

Despite Torre saying the issue had been settled with NAPOLCOM, he was removed less than three months after being named the 31st PNP Chief in June.

His mandatory retirement is still years away, set for March 2027. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Torre may still be given another government role, though details were not revealed.

In his first statement as OIC, Nartatez promised to improve patrolling and investigation, continue the five-minute response policy, strengthen security protocols during public events, and strictly monitor integrity at all levels to remove rogue officers and build public trust.

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In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh