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, This news data comes from:http://www.gyglfs.com
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.
Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla said Torre’s relief was to uphold the authority of the National Police Commission (Napolcom) over the PNP.
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.
- LPA over West PH Sea develops into tropical depression, now called ‘Jacinto’ -- Pagasa
- India to develop fighter jet engines with French company
- Philippines calls for Gaza ceasefire amid humanitarian crisis
- Open mic caught Xi, Putin discussing immortality
- Israel city honors Quezon’s wartime rescue of Jews
- Trump frustrated after thinking he made headway on Russia-Ukraine talks only to see Putin balk
- North Korean leader inspects new missile factory ahead of visit to China
- Rise in HFMD cases due to better reporting, not outbreak
- Comelec probes 15 contractors for illegal campaign donations
- Vietnam evacuates thousands ahead of Typhoon Kajiki
