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26/03/2026

PGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez designates Police Brigadier General Rommel Sta. Ana Batangan as the new Acting Director of the Highway Patrol Group, PNP-HPG spokesperson Lt. Nadame Malang confirms. | via Joviland Rita/GMA News Online

Read more: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/981451/hpg-names-rommel-batangan-as-new-acting-director/story/

28/01/2026

09/01/2026

READ | DILG: PNP on full alert vs pickpockets, thieves during Traslacion 2026

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday reminded the devotees of the Black Nazarene currently participating in the Traslacion 2026 to be vigilant against pickpockets and thieves taking advantage of the celebration to execute their modus.

The DILG said early reports on the ground confirmed cases of pickpockets and snatchers victimizing unsuspecting devotees practicing their faith. “Wala pong pinipiling panahon ang mga mandarambong kaya po sana ay patuloy po na mag-ingat ang mga deboto na nakikilahok sa Traslacion,” the DILG said.

“Nakabantay po ang PNP ngunit importante din po na tayo ay mag-ingat,” the DILG added.

The DILG reminded the more than 18,000 police officers from the Philippine National Police (PNP) to heighten vigilance along the route of the Traslacion to deter criminals while continuing to exercise maximum tolerance at all times.

Meanwhile, the PNP said that to avert crimes during the Traslacion 2026, the police organization also deployed plainclothes operatives and intelligence units to counter pickpocketing, theft, scams, and other opportunistic offenses.

Earlier, the DILG said that though there were no threats identified, the PNP and other force multipliers, including the local government units and barangay officials and tanod, are on their toes to ensure a peaceful and orderly conduct of the Traslacion.

Joining the PNP are the Philippine Coast Guard and the Armed Forces of the Philippines for security, and personnel from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for traffic management and medical emergency response.

29/05/2025

26/05/2025

Sino ang susunod na Chief PNP? 🔍🇵🇭

Narito ang mga matitinding contenders para sa posisyon ng Chief PNP! Alamin natin kung ilan pa ang natitirang buwan o taon bago sila mag-retire. Sa mundo ng serbisyo, ang timing ay mahalaga — kaya't sino sa kanila ang may sapat na panahon para magsilbi at mamuno?

24/05/2025

Just finished reading a really interesting take on who should be the next top cop. It uses AI to break down each contender’s merits—pretty cool way to look at things!

The writer used their own idea of what a good CPNP should be, so it’s not 100% objective. But still, the traits they highlighted really match what we need right now: someone strong, fair, and ready to face today’s challenges while serving the people the way they deserve.

At a time when public trust in government institutions is strained and must be constantly earned, the appointment of the next Chief of the Philippine National Police (CPNP) has never been more critical. The role requires far more than rank, tenure, or political endorsement—it requires proven leade...

18/05/2025

Abante Tonite | Jeany Lacorte - Sa darating na Hunyo 7, 2025 ay magreretiro na si Gen. Rommel Francisco D. Marbil bilang pinuno ng Philippine National Police (PNP) at nahaharap si Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa malaking hamon—sino ang karadapat hirangin bilang bagong hepe ng pambansang kapulisan.

Hindi simple ang pagpili ng magiging hepe ng PNP, kailangan maipuwesto ang heneral na may magandang record, may mataas na respeto mula sa mga nasa ibabang ranggo, tapat, may paninindigan at hindi sunud-sunuran sa sinumang pulitiko.

Ang pagpili ng heneral na magtitimon sa PNP ay hindi kailanman tungkol lamang sa ranggo. Ito ay usapin ng tiwala.

Sinu-sino nga ba ang mga kandidatong maging tagapagmana ng posisyong iiwan ni General Marbil? Kabilang sa mga pinagpipilian sina LtGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, LtGen. Edgar Alan Okubo, MGen. Nicolas Torre III, at BGen. Anthony Aberin.

Ang mga nabanggit na personalidad ay may kanya-kanyang katangian at lakas. Puwedeng sabihing lahat sila’y kuwalipikadong humawak sa posisyon. Ngunit sa kasalukuyang lagay ng pulitika, hindi simpleng kakayahan ang dapat isaalang-alang.

Kailangan ni Pangulong Marcos ng PNP Chief na magiging kapartner sa pagmamantine ng peace and order at hindi isang opisyal na magiging sakit ng ulo at magiging dahilan ng lalo pang pagkakawatak-watak kapag naiupo sa puwesto. Kailangan ng Pangulo ng PNP chief na makakahanay ng kanyang adhikain at mapapagkatiwalaang sumawata sa posibleng pag-usbong ng mga kaguluhan.

Si Nartatez ang pangalawang Hepe ng PNP kaya kung susuriin ay pinakamalakas na kahalili. Subalit matunog sa Camp Crame at maging sa social media ang kanyang malalim na ugnayan kay Senadora Imee Marcos.

Sa nagdaang halalan, harap-harapang tinuwaran ni Sen. Imee si PBBM at nagpakita pa ng pagkampi kay Vice President Sara Duterte. Malaking pabigat kay Nartatez ang koneksyon niya kay Sen. Imee dahil makukuwestyon na agad kung saan nakakiling ang kanyang loyalty. Sa mga tsikahan sa kapulisan, si Nartatez daw ay mata at tenga ni Sen. Imee sa loob ng PNP.

Hindi lamang ang koneksyon kay Sen. Imee ang nagiging isyu kay Nartatez kundi ang mga alegasyon sa social media at mga vlog na nagkokonek sa kanya sa ilegal na sugal at droga. Walang nagpapatunay dito pero nakukulayan ng mga mahahalagang isyung ito ang kuwalipikasyon ni Nartatez.

Si MGen. Torre ay nagpakita ng pagiging palaban at kahandaang ipaglaban ang kautusan ng kanyang kumander. Nakilala siya nang husto sa mga sensitibong operasyon ng pag-aresto kay Apollo Quiboloy at kay dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Taglay ni Torre ang tapang na ipatupad ang mga prayoridad ng administrasyon sa pagpapatupad ng batas.

Subalit si Torre ay umani ng galit sa mga supporters ng mga Duterte. Posibleng maging malaking hadlang kay Torre ang mga pro-Duterte group pagsalang sa Commission on Appointments (CA) sakaling siya ang hirangin ni Pangulong Marcos.

Sina LtGen. Okubo at BGen. Aberin ang maituturing na neutral sa pulitika. Tahimik ang dalawang heneral at hindi nasasangkot sa mga kontrobersya at awayang pulitika. Kilala rin sila sa hanay ng kapulisan bilang may “matatag na mga kamay” at hindi nagpapaapekto sa mga paksyon. Para sa isang administrasyong binabagyo ng mga usaping pulitikal, posibleng kailangan ng isang PNP chief na magiging neutral at loyal sa bayan.

Hindi makakatulong sa administrasyong Marcos ang isang PNP chief na tapat sa katunggali sa pulitika pero hindi rin makakatulong ang isang heneral na magpapaka-tuta sa pamahalaang Marcos. Para sa interes ng bansa, higit na makakabuti ang isang PNP chief na loyal sa bansa, sa sambayanang Filipino at sa kanyang sinumpaang tungkulin na panatilihin ang kapayapaan at kaayusan.

Mahalagang bago dumating ang June 7 ay mapagdesisyunan na kung sino ang tunay na karapat-dapat maging kapalit ni General Marbil. Malaking responsibilidad ang kakaharapin ng bagong PNP Chief dahil sa lumalakas na pagtatangka ng destabilisasyon.

Hangad naming manaig sa pagdedesisyon ng Pangulo ang pagpili sa heneral na may matibay na paninindigan at tapat sa ating bayan. Kailangan natin ng PNP Chief na magtataguyod sa interes nating lahat at hindi ng iilan lamang. Kailangan natin ng PNP Chief na may tunay na pagmamalasakit sa bayan.

Ibalik natin ang malaking tanong: Sino sa mga kandidatong heneral ang higit na karapat-dapat na maging bagong PNP Chief?

Read more: https://tonite.abante.com.ph/2025/05/18/sino-ang-higit-na-karapat-dapat-sa-pnp/

15/05/2025

𝗣𝗠𝗚𝗘𝗡 𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗜𝗜

With a career spanning decades and an impressive track record in public service, Police Major General Nicolas Deloso Torre III continues to embody the ideals of excellence, integrity, and strategic leadership within the Philippine National Police (PNP).

A proud member of PNPA Class 1993, known as "Tagapaglunsad", PMGEN Torre hails from Jolo, Sulu, and has demonstrated an exceptional ability to build strong relationships with diverse communities. Fluent in Tagalog, English, and Ilonggo, he has effectively connected with various cultural groups, which has played a crucial role in fostering trust and cooperation between the PNP and the public.

Throughout his career, PMGEN Torre has held critical positions that have shaped key police operations and reforms. Among the high-ranking roles he has occupied are:

➡️Director, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)
➡️Regional Director, Police Regional Office 11 (Davao Region)
➡️District Director, Quezon City Police District (QCPD)
➡️Deputy Regional Director for Operations, PRO 4B and PRO 3
➡️Provincial Director, Western Samar Police Provincial Office
➡️Chief of Police, Batangas City and Mabalacat Municipal Police Station.

His leadership in these roles earned him a reputation as a results-oriented officer with a keen focus on operational efficiency, intelligence-led policing, and community partnership.

PMGEN Torre’s professional development has included a long list of prestigious training programs. These include:
➡️PS Officers Senior Executive Course
➡️Provincial/City Directors Qualification Course
➡️Police Management Training
➡️Pistol Instructors Certification Course
➡️Advanced Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Course
➡️Police Intelligence Officer Course
These courses have enhanced his capabilities in strategic planning, leadership, fi****ms proficiency, and human rights advocacy.
Torre has been honored with several prestigious national awards throughout his career, including the Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod, Medalya ng Kadakilaan, Gawad sa Kapayapaan Medal, and the Medalya ng Paglilingkod for both Visayas and Luzon, in recognition of his exceptional service and dedication to peace and security. These recognitions reflect his steadfast dedication to upholding law and order while promoting peace in both conflict-prone and urban areas.

In 2018, PMGEN Torre faced a case for Grave Misconduct. However, a thorough investigation led to the dismissal of the charges. The case was resolved in his favor, reinforcing his standing as an officer of integrity and professionalism.

Currently serving as the Director of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), PMGEN Torre continues to lead with excellence, focusing on intelligence-driven operations and crime prevention. His leadership within the CIDG has been instrumental in solving major crimes and enhancing the safety and security of the Filipino people.

From June 2025, PMGEN Torre will have 1 year and 9 months before his retirement in March 2027. His remaining time in service will be yet another chapter of meaningful leadership, rooted in discipline, compassion, and a firm commitment to peace and order. His name will remain synonymous with visionary law enforcement and steadfast public service.