MANILA, Philippines — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) formally affirmed Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. as acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief. In a statement on Monday, Napolcom said it issued Resolution 2025-0552, affirming that Nartatez is “fully vested with legal authority to exercise and discharge all powers, prerogatives, and responsibilities of the Chief of the PNP.” The commission explained that the resolution was done in support Nartatez since he did not yet have the four-star rank of police general, which can only be held by a single officer at a time, and that is former PNP chief […]... Keep on reading: Napolcom formally affirms Nartatez as acting PNP chief