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No demoralization within ranks - PNP
Manila Bulletin
|August 30, 2025
Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. convened his first command conference as the acting chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday, Aug. 29, gathering senior police officials to set the tone for his leadership and outline his priorities for the organization while ensuring that there is no demoralization within the police ranks following the sacking of General Nicolas Torre III.
During the top-level meeting at the PNP National Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City, Nartatez stressed his seven-point command guidance, a strategic plan which focuses on improving police operations and effectiveness.
The guidance encompasses enhanced management of police operations, combating specific crimes such as illegal drugs and cybercrime, strengthening security for vital installations, ensuring personnel morale and welfare, and managing human, material, and financial resources. The plan also includes revisiting risk management plans and focusing on public trust through a disciplined and accountable police force.
"Of course, we want the field commanders to be clarified on the details of what he wants to implement regarding his seven-thrust program," PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said on the details of the command conference.
"There is no demoralization within the ranks of the PNP," he stressed, adding that the meeting brought together top commanders and directors from the national headquarters and regional offices.
This story is from the August 30, 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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