Marcos considering Torre for another post, Remulla says

• President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is considering former PNP chief Police General Nicolas Torre III for another government post after his relief from the police force

• DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed that Torre has been discussed for a new role but the specific position has not yet been disclosed

• Speculation linked Torre to a possible post in the DPWH but Remulla said only the President can make the official announcement

• Remulla emphasized that Marcos still trusts Torre’s capacity leadership and experience to serve in positions vital to national development

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is reportedly eyeing Police General Nicolas Torre III for a new government position following his sudden relief as the chief of the Philippine National Police, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday.

“I was privy to a conversation that the President is considering him for another post in government,” Remulla revealed during a press conference. “We will know soon if General Torre will accept,” he added.

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While reports speculated that Torre might be offered a post in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Remulla declined to confirm the exact position. “We will have to wait for the President to make the announcement. I am not at liberty to…I actually don’t know for a fact what will be offered to him,” the DILG chief explained.

Remulla stressed that Torre’s possible new assignment reflects the administration’s continued confidence in his leadership and capabilities. “He is being considered for another position because the President still believes in his capacity, in his organizational strength, in his vast experience in the service. So the President believes he can be of use in other positions critical to the nation’s development,” he said.

Here is a video report on Torre by ABS-CBN News:

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PNP Chief Nicolas Torre relieved from post by Malacañang

In another report, 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.

Previously, Gen. Nicolas Torre III, the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has been relieved from his post. The relief was officially confirmed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. A formal document from Malacañang directed Torre to immediately turn over all office matters, though no reason for the decision was given.

Source: KAMI.com.gh