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Torre names Macapaz as PNP-CIDG chief

June 19, 2025, 12:42 PM

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III has named Brigadier General Romeo Macapaz as the new director of the Criminal Investigation and...

Marcos: PNP Chief Torre makes people “feel safe,” builds public trust

June 18, 2025, 12:54 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Nicolas Torre III was chosen for his ability to...

Torre relieves 8 station chiefs for failing 5-minute rule test

June 17, 2025, 12:45 AM

EIGHT police chiefs in Metro Manila have been relieved from their posts for failing to implement the Five-Minute Response Time policy of the Philippine...

Epic fail: Cop ends up in jail after inmate escapes

June 12, 2025, 10:48 AM

Caloocan City cops had to arrest one of their own after a detainee slipped out of custody, and the officer in charge reportedly did...

‘Quality not quota:’ Torre affirms rights-based policing amid concerns

June 11, 2025, 1:00 PM

The Philippine National Police (PNP) assured the public and the Department of Justice (DOJ) that its campaign against criminality remains firmly grounded on the...

‘3-minute response’ leads to SPD rescue of Vietnamese victim

June 6, 2025, 4:01 PM

The Southern Police District (SPD) has demonstrated its commitment to swift and decisive action in accordance with the '3-Minute Response' directive from Philippine National...

NAPOLCOM backs Torre’s 8-hour work shift rule for police officers

June 6, 2025, 3:38 PM

National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Vice Chairperson and Commissioner Rafael Calinisan supported the implementation of the eight-hour work shift for police officers, as announced by...

Torre: Forensics, drone tech to play key roles in modern policing

June 5, 2025, 12:42 PM

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III is banking on modern technology—like forensics, drones, and body cameras—to strengthen crime-solving efforts in the...

SILG Remulla: No more blame game between DOJ, PNP

June 5, 2025, 10:43 AM

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor 'Jonvic' Remulla on Tuesday emphasized the need to end the recurring blame game...

PNP mulls reward for fishers who found floating drugs

June 4, 2025, 6:55 PM

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is working with the provincial governments of Zambales and Bataan to possibly grant incentives to local fishermen who turned...

Torre shrugs off Dutertes’ comments on his rise to Chief PNP

June 4, 2025, 2:00 PM

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Wednesday dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte’s public questioning of his appointment as “sketchy,” saying...

PNP: Arrests under ‘metric system’ to follow due process

June 4, 2025, 10:18 AM

The Philippine National Police (PNP) assured on Wednesday that all arrests made under its “metric system” directive will be conducted in accordance with the...

Torre envisions a fast, fair, forward-looking PNP

June 2, 2025, 2:31 PM

Newly-installed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Nicolas Torre III on Monday vowed to lead a swift, united, and highly-disciplined force, anchored on three...

Marcos to Torre: Clean up ranks, respond faster to crime

June 2, 2025, 10:34 AM

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday led the Philippine National Police (PNP) Change of Command Ceremony, expressing gratitude to retired chief Gen. Rommel...

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