CIDG chief Nicolas Torre III is new PNP chief

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Torre will replace outgoing PNP chief Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil, who will retire in the first week of June

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has chosen Philippine National Police (PNP) Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Police Major General Nicolas Torre III as the new PNP chief.

Torre will replace outgoing PNP chief Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil, who will retire in the first week of June.

Before becoming the CIDG chief, Torre is best known for leading the high-profile arrests of former president Rodrigo Duterte and alleged trafficker Apollo Quiboloy.

Responding to questions, Bersamin said that the President considered five names for PNP chief, but the executive secretary did not disclose their names. – Rappler.com