20/05/2026
READ | PRESS RELEASE: Colonel Marlon R. Santos Named Acting Spokesperson of the Chief, PNP
The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) welcomed the designation of Police Colonel Marlon R. Santos as Acting Spokesperson of the Chief, Philippine National Police (CPNP), Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., who also serves as Ex-Officio Commissioner of NAPOLCOM.
Col Santos also serves as the Senior Police Assistant to the Ex-Officio Commissioner. In this role, he works closely with the Commission in advancing reforms focused on accountability, discipline, strategic communication, and stronger coordination between the NAPOLCOM and the PNP.
Col Santos also previously served as Provincial Director of the Cavite Provincial Police Office and Regional Chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group’s Regional Field Units 4A and 7.
In his current functions, Col Santos conveys the directives, policies, and official positions of General Nartatez to the public and the media, while helping communicate key programs, operational developments, and reform initiatives of the PNP.
NAPOLCOM Commissioner Ralph Calinisan expressed confidence that Col Santos would help further strengthen public trust in the police organization through credible and people-centered communication. “Malaki ang naitutulong ni Col Santos sa pagsusulong ng mga reporma at sa pagpapalakas ng ugnayan ng NAPOLCOM at PNP. Naniniwala ako na dadalhin niya sa bago niyang tungkulin ang integridad, professionalism, at malasakit sa serbisyo publiko na kailangan upang lalo pang mapalapit ang kapulisan sa taumbayan,” Commissioner Calinisan said.
For his part, Col Santos thanked the PNP leadership and the NAPOLCOM for the trust and opportunity given to him and reaffirmed his commitment to uphold responsive and people-centered public service. “Nagpapasalamat po ako sa tiwala na ibinigay sa akin ng ating Chief, PNP. Rest assured na gagawin po natin nang maayos ang ating trabaho at patuloy tayong magbibigay ng serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman para sa ating mga kababayan,” he said.
