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Torre takes helm of PNP

Yummie Dingding·2 June 2025, 11:24 am·1 MIN READ

Torre takes helm of PNP — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993. — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine National Police (PNP) change of command ceremony on 2 June 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City. Police Major General Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the 31st PNP chief, succeeding Police General Rommel Marbil. Torre is the first graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to head the organization. He previously served as chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), where he oversaw the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court, and led the 2024 capture of Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre graduated from PNPA in 1993.
Photo by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE

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