Before becoming PNP chief, Torre was a two-star rank police major general. Torre's appointment as PNP chief was controversial after he served as ground commander in high-profile operations, such as ...

His appointment—from one star to four—would effectively bypass his upperclassmen who are now senior officers in the PNP command group and Directorial Staff, including Director Generoso Cerbo ...

MANILA, Philippines — Newly installed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil sees no need to declare a war on drugs for the country to achieve drug-free status.