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Torre assumes PNP leadership

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June 03, 2025

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Torre assumes PNP leadership

As the newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Nicolas Torre has promised swifter response times and a stronger police presence as he assumes office.

In a press conference following the PNP's change of command ceremony on Monday, June 2, Torre announced plans to implement a nationwide "three-minute response" policy for police officers, particularly in city centers that operate 24/7.

"So I'm going to make sure that our superiors, and most especially the mid-level supervisors, I'll make sure that they know their roles, and they are playing their roles to the hilt," Torre said in a mix of Filipino and English.

Torre is also considering deactivating police community precincts and instead deploying officers in patrol cars, allowing them to receive orders via radio.

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