Outgoing Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil is in good spirits despite the 30 cases filed against him as he retires from the police force.
Marbil said the cases stem from the challenges and risks that come with law enforcement.
“We’re not just being bashed, we’re being filed cases. We have so many cases right now. I have more or less 30 cases under my shoulder… but it doesn’t matter,” Marbil said, unfazed by legal battles ahead.
Marbil, who took over as PNP chief in April 2024, was supposed to retire in February upon reaching the mandatory age of 56. However, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. extended his term by four months to help oversee preparations for the 2025 elections.
He will officially pass the torch on June 2 to Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III, the current Criminal Investigation and Detection Group chief, who was named as his successor.
On his final day as PNP chief, Marbil led the inauguration of the renovated PNP Museum, the Women and Children Protection Center, and the PNP Headquarters’ lobby at Camp Crame.
He also expressed gratitude for his more than 30 years of service, saying his main priority after retirement is to spend time with his family.
Asked about allegations that Torre’s appointment was politically motivated, Marbil dismissed the claims. He believes Torre was chosen because he demonstrated the leadership qualities needed for the top police post.
Torre led some of the most high-profile operations of the PNP in recent months, particularly those leading to the arrests of former President Rodrigo Duterte and megachurch leader Apollo Quiboloy.
