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.
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://ram.xs888999.com
Nartatez, who was then deputy chief for administration, was transferred to the Area Police Command (APC) in Western Mindanao.
- Motive probed for US shooting that killed two children, injured 17
- House holds budget review with 21 civil society organizations
- Planning via ‘gender lens’ to make cities more inclusive — expert
- Marcos signs law giving 99-year land lease to foreign investors
- Artikulo Onse' group calls for independent panel to probe flood control corruption
- PH doesn't recognize Taiwan as sovereign state, stands by 'One China Policy' -- Foreign Affairs chief
- US strike marks shift to military action against drug cartels
- Lacson clears air over conflict with Marcoleta on flood control probe
- Former president Duterte's health stable despite high blood sugar, says VP Sara
- EU massive fine against Google draws Trump threat
