MANILA, Philippines – Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. has been appointed as the new head of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), Malacañang announced Wednesday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Acorda will replace Gilbert Cruz, who will be reassigned to another government post. Details of Cruz’s next assignment have yet to be disclosed. READ: Ex-PNP chief Torre backs ICC charges vs Duterte, cites spike in drug war killings Acorda served as PNP chief under the Marcos administration from April 2023 to April 2024. The PAOCC, which is directly under the Office of the President, is […]... Keep on reading: New PAOCC chief is ex-PNP chief Acorda