DILG's Remulla ‘indicates’ Marbil may extend post until June

DILG’s Remulla ‘indicates’ PNP chief Marbil may extend post until June

/ 02:30 PM January 15, 2025

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said there are “indications” for Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil to remain in the post until June, arguing replacing him would be “ineffective” after the agency’s reshuffles.

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Rommel Franciso Marbil. PHOTO FROM PNP FB PAGE

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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The latest reshuffle in the law enforcement agency saw new police chiefs assigned for the Central Luzon, Central Visayas and Zamboanga Peninsula regional offices effective last Friday.

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The election period began last Sunday, Jan. 12. It is set to end on June 11, 2025.

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Ahead of the May 2025 polls, Marbil ordered the national police force to intensify its efforts against private armed groups and loose firearms.

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