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., This news data comes from:http://qvi-ykv-htaf-fd.yamato-syokunin.com
“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.
'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.
- Zelenskyy meets European leaders on Ukraine security guarantees
- Wife and ally of ousted SKorean president indicted by special prosecutors
- Trump plans a hefty tax on imported drugs, risking higher prices and shortages
- Pagasa sees two to four tropical cyclones hitting Philippines in September
- Indonesian finance minister's home looted as protest anger grows
- Cusi charged over Malampaya deal
- Protesters storm Discaya compound, Sotto calls for calm
- Australia expels Iran ambassador over antisemitic attacks
- Russian drone, missile attack kills 14, injured 48 in Kyiv
- Petitioners challenge claim NAIA fees lowest in Southeast Asia
