The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has expressed full support for the initial actions of newly designated Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., particularly his decision to implement a resolution reversing the major reshuffle of senior officials ordered under former PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III.
In a statement on Wednesday, NAPOLCOM Vice Chairperson and Executive Officer Commissioner Rafael Vicente Calinisan commended Nartatez for enforcing Resolution No. 2025-0531, which effectively undoes reassignments in key PNP positions earlier ordered by Torre.
The resolution was signed by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary and Ex-Officio Chairperson Juanito Victor Remulla, along with Commissioners Calinisan, Beatrice Aurora Vega-Cancio, Ricardo Bernabe, and Josephus Angan.
“This move of the new PNP Chief highlights his respect for institutions and the system of checks and balances enshrined in the Constitution. This is a good sign of things to come. The NAPOLCOM pledges 100 percent support to the leadership of Lt. Gen. Nartatez. Truly, Nartatez is the best choice to be the next PNP Chief,” Calinisan wrote.
The NAPOLCOM official likewise welcomed Nartatez’s move to relieve Police Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo as PNP spokesperson, emphasizing the importance of aligning the post with the Public Information Office.
Nartatez explained that Fajardo is currently detailed with the Directorate for Comptrollership and therefore not in the proper office to serve as spokesperson.
NAPOLCOM underscored that the resolution seeks to restore stability and proper command structure within the police force, following the leadership transition at Camp Crame.
