DILG’s Remulla ‘indicates’ PNP chief Marbil may extend post until June
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said there are “indications” that Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil may remain in his post until June, arguing replacing him would be “ineffective” after the agency’s reshuffles.
Marbil was named the country’s top cop in April 2024, and he is expected to retire this February, amid the official election period for the 2025 midterm polls.
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However, at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay on Wednesday, Remulla suggested: “There are indications that he will be extended until June, but let the President be the one to announce that. Indications pa lang (Just indications).”
“Tapos na ang rigodon ng personnel, so magiging ineffective kung maglalagay ka ng bagong Chief PNP (The reshuffle of personnel has been finished, so it would be ineffective if we install a new Chief PNP),” Remulla argued.
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