Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has thrown his support behind newly appointed PNP Chief Major General Nicolas Torre III, calling him a results-oriented leader who “means business.”
“Torre is decisive and gets the job done,” Remulla said Saturday, noting the general’s strong sense of duty, influenced by his late father, a police officer who was assassinated in Sultan Kudarat.
Torre has received directives from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and Remulla sees his appointment as an opportunity to strengthen PNP-DILG cooperation.
Senator-elect Panfilo Lacson echoed Remulla’s sentiments, saying Torre is “firm and mission-driven,” and deserving of the top police post.
Torre will formally assume office on June 2, succeeding outgoing PNP Chief General Rommel Marbil, who retires on June 7.
Torre previously served as director of the Quezon City Police District, where he earned commendations for his crackdown on criminal syndicates and internal reforms aimed at improving police discipline. His leadership style is described as hands-on and responsive, particularly in community policing and crisis situations.
A graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy, Torre also held key posts in the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and served as PNP spokesperson, where he gained public recognition for transparent communication and operational integrity.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “DILG chief supports Torre appointment as PNP chief.”