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READ PRESS RELEASE | NAPOLCOM Welcomes Appointment of Police General Nartatez as 32nd PNP Chief

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) commended the official appointment of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. as the 32nd Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), marking his assumption as a full-fledged PNP Chief following the donning of his four-star rank in a ceremony held at the Malacañang Palace this morning.

NAPOLCOM Chief, Commissioner Ralph Calinisan, said that PGEN Nartatez formally assumes full command and authority over the PNP at a critical time, as the organization continues to advance reforms aimed at strengthening discipline, professionalism, and public trust. He emphasized that sustained progress requires close and consistent cooperation between NAPOLCOM and the PNP leadership.

“We welcome Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. as the 32nd Chief of the Philippine National Police. Hindi ito simpleng promosyon, ito ay tawag sa mas mabigat na pananagutan. Naniniwala kami na sa kanyang pamumuno, at sa patuloy na pagtutulungan ng NAPOLCOM at PNP, mas lalalim ang reporma at mas maibabalik ang tiwala ng taumbayan,” Calinisan said.

The NAPOLCOM Chief underscored that the Commission will continue to work hand in hand with the PNP leadership to ensure that police authority is exercised with integrity, discipline, and respect for the rule of law.

“Ang NAPOLCOM at ang PNP ay magkasangga sa iisang layunin: ang paghubog ng isang kapulisan na tapat, makatao, at may takot sa pananagutan. Kapag malinaw ang ugnayan at pareho ang direksiyon, mas nagiging matibay ang serbisyo at mas nararamdaman ng publiko ang tunay na pagbabago,” Calinisan added.

NAPOLCOM expressed confidence that under General Nartatez’s leadership, the PNP will continue moving toward “isang pulisya na matatag sa prinsipyo, mahusay sa serbisyo, at makatao sa tungkulin.”

Photo courtesy: Presidential Communications Office

PNP STATEMENT

I extend my sincerest gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and to the Honorable Secretary of the DILG, Juanito Victor “Jonvic” C. Remulla, for the trust and confidence they have placed in me through my appointment as the 32nd Chief of the PNP and my promotion to the rank of four-star general.

This milestone reflects the trust placed in my leadership and in our shared vision of a modern, disciplined, and people-centered police force. More than a personal recognition, this honor reaffirms the unwavering commitment of the PNP to serve the Filipino people and to uphold peace and order across the nation, as we continue to advance the vision of a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.

PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.
Chief, PNP

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January 26, 2026
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