MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday confirmed that a new government position was being offered to former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Nicolas Torre III.
“We cannot disclose the details about this yet, but it is confirmed that a position has been offered,” Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said in Filipino in a press briefing.
'New' position being offered to Torre — Palace
The Palace removed Torre as head of the 228,000-strong police organization on Aug. 25, 2025, barely three months since his appointment in late June., This news data comes from:http://redcanaco.com
Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla said Torre’s relief was to uphold the authority of the National Police Commission (Napolcom) over the PNP.
'New' position being offered to Torre — Palace
To recall, Torre disregarded a Napolcom order invalidating his order to reassign some PNP officials, including his successor, Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.
Nartatez, who was then deputy chief for administration, was transferred to the Area Police Command (APC) in Western Mindanao.
- Argentine police recover Nazi-looted painting spotted in property ad
- Israel launches new spy satellite in 'message' to enemies
- Pope Leo: We must listen first before speaking
- 'Strangest' dinosaur covered in spiked armory — Scientists
- Former president Duterte's health stable despite high blood sugar, says VP Sara
- Brawner orders troops: Stop China from boarding BRP Sierra Madre at all costs
- Protesters storm Discaya office in Pasig to demand accountability for 'ghost flood control projects'
- MMDA unveils plan to build rainwater impounding facilities in Camp Aguinaldo
- Thailand acting PM moves to dissolve parliament — party
- North Korea's Kim in China ahead of massive military parade
