Año vows to institute reforms in PNP

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 03:55:13 +0000

Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año has vowed to institute reforms in the Philippine National Police (PNP) after President Duterte ordered him to supervise the police force.

“My job is to supervise the organization on his behalf as his alter ego, being the DILG Secretary and Chairman of National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM),” Año said in a statement.

“I will do my job until the President chooses the next Chief PNP,” he added.

The President made the call during his recent visit to earthquake victims in North Cotabato.

Año said the President is still searching for the next permanent PNP chief.

“I believe he has choices in his mind, but he is closely watching the performance and conviction of these candidates particularly on the fight against illegal drugs and professionalizing the PNP ranks,” Año said.

Police Lieutenant General Archie Francisco Gamboa was appointed officer-in-charge (OIC) of the PNP after former PNP chief Oscar Albayalde relinquished his post due to mounting pressu
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