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.
'New' position being offered to Torre — Palace
“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.
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.
'New' position being offered to Torre — Palace
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., This news data comes from:http://www.jyxingfa.com
Nartatez, who was then deputy chief for administration, was transferred to the Area Police Command (APC) in Western Mindanao.
- Bonoan freezes DPWH travel passes
- Retired NBI agents urge Marcos to appoint career official to replace Santiago
- MMDA prepares for PH hosting of FIVB
- Thailand's Parliament to vote Friday for a new prime minister
- No winner in Ultra, Megalotto draws for Aug 29
- China 'unstoppable', says Xi with Kim, Putin at his side
- Heavy rain falls in parts of Southeast Asia after tropical storm blows into Vietnam Heavy rain falls in parts of Southeast Asia after tropical storm blows into Vietnam
- PTFOMS and CHR sign agreement to improve Filipino media workers' safety
- Prompt release of educational aids sought
- Maduro calls for dialogue hours after Trump’s threat
