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(Eagle News) — The new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. General Eleazar thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for choosing him to lead the 220,000 strong police force, as he acknowledged the “rare opportunity” to be appointed as PNP chief. “To be appointed as the Chief PNP is a rare opportunity, but come with the challenges of good leadership and meeting the high expectations of the Filipino people. I accept these challenges,” he said. “I […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has decided who the next Philippine National Police chief will be. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, however, said he was still not at liberty to disclose who this was as he has yet to receive the appointment paper. Roque made the announcement five days before PNP Chief Debold Sinas was set to retire. Earlier, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año submitted only one name for the post to the President. Interior Spokesperson […]
Senate to hold hearings on Tuesday, March 2, on Commonwealth misencounter (Eagle News) — Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief and now senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa expressed apprehension about the recent misencounter between members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), noting that the possibility that the two agencies may have been “played” by drug syndicates. “Yung anggulong na posibleng pinaglaruan ng sindikato, posible yan,” Sen. Dela […]
(Eagle News) — Region IV-A police chief Brigadier General Vicente Danao was recommended to the post of Metro Manila police chief. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año made the revelation in a radio interview on Tuesday, Nov. 10, after the Palace announced President Rodrigo Duterte had chosen Metro Manila police chief Debold Sinas as the next Philippine National Police chief. Sinas is slated to replace General Camilo Cascolan, who is expected to retire today, Nov. 10. According […]
(Eagle News)–Three senior police officials are on the shortlist of candidates for the next Philippine National Police chief submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, however, did not identify who the three police officials were. He said the names were submitted through a Napolcom resolution, which means the submission of the three was a decision of the body. PNP Chief Camilo Cascolan is slated to retire on Nov. 10. President Duterte, however, may […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte wants incoming PNP Chief Lt. Gen. Camilo Cascolan to focus on three things during his term. In a television interview aired on Wednesday, Sept. 2, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said these are to remove corrupt policemen, uphold the law, and sustain the war on drugs. Roque’s pronouncement came on the day Cascolan takes over the 209,000-strong police force, following the retirement of General Archie Gamboa. Earlier, the PNP welcomed Cascolan’s appointment, […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police welcomed the appointment of Lt. Gen. Camilo Cascolan as PNP chief. In a statement, the PNP said the PNP officer corps and the rank-and-file employees were behind Cascolan, who takes command of the 209,000-strong police force today, Sept. 2, following the retirement of Gen. Archie Gamboa. According to the PNP, Cascolan “brings with him the occupational specialty in command and control, honed by a vast experience in field operations and […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Ronald dela Rosa is proposing the creation of a DNA database in the country to help in the investigation and resolution of crimes. In filing Senate Bill No. 1577 or the Forensic DNA Database Act, Dela Rosa, a former Philippine National Police chief, said DNA technology has been used “to identify criminals with scientific accuracy when biological evidence exists.” He said apart from identifying criminals, DNA analysis can be used to clear suspects […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace is monitoring the developments in the helicopter crash involving Philippine National Police Chief Police General Archie Gamboa. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement even as he said the Office of the President was “glad that Police General Gamboa is safe and suffered no serious injuries from the accident.” Panelo said the Palace was hoping for the other passengers’ “swift recovery.” In an interview over Agila Pilipinas, Lt. Gen. Guillermo […]
(Eagle News)–Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday, Jan. 17, welcomed the designation of Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa as the new Philippine National Police Chief. “He is very qualified for the job,” Año said. According to Año, he expects Gamboa to “work harder now that he is the permanent Chief PNP..” He said Gamboa should lead the organization in its “intensified fight against illegal drugs, criminalilties, communist terrorist groups and extremists.” He said he also expects […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, Jan. 17, announced the appointment of Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa as the chief of the Philippine National Police. “Pinakita mo sa akin yung sincerity mo and I’d like you to leave something that you will be remembered by the country,” the President told Gamboa, who was present during his speech in Davao. Gamboa answered with a salute. In a short statement, the PNP welcomed Duterte’s appointment of Gamboa, who […]
(Eagle News)-President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Dec. 30, said he has asked Interior Secretary Eduardo Ano to lead the Philippine National Police. “Dito okay lang, sa mga probinsiya mahusay ang mga pulis. But in Manila… that’s why I did not appoint a PNP (chief), ” the President said in a speech in North Cotabato. As Interior Secretary, Año oversees the PNP. Año had recommended three police officials to the chief PNP post-Police Lieutenant General Camilo […]
