[Opening shot: Archival footage of Camp Crame, headquarters of the Philippine National Police. Slow zoom on the PNP seal.]

Narrator (VO):

The country’s police leadership has once again shifted. On Monday, the National Police Commission — or NAPOLCOM — affirmed the designation of Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. as the acting chief of the Philippine National Police.

[Cut to graphics: Split screen of Nartatez and former chief Nicolas Torre III.]

Narrator (VO):

The Commission clarified that Nartatez’s appointment was necessary. Former chief Nicolas Torre III, though relieved of his post, still holds the rank of Police General — a rank that by law can only be assigned to one officer at a time.

Insert:[Resolution document with highlighted text “Resolution No. 2025-0552.”]):

Narrator (VO):

Through Resolution 2025-0552, NAPOLCOM declared Nartatez fully vested with all powers and responsibilities of the Chief PNP.

[Cut to interview clip: Commissioner Rafael Vicente Calinisan speaking at a press briefing.]

Calinisan (SOT):

“This move underscores NAPOLCOM’s constitutional mandate to administer and control the PNP, and ensures continuity of leadership.”

[Montage: Footage of police in formation, operations in urban areas, checkpoints.]

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The Commission also approved a wave of assignments to reinforce leadership in key positions. Among them — Lieutenant General Bernard Banac as Acting Deputy Chief for Administration, Major General Robert Alexander Morico II as Acting CIDG Director, and Major General Anthony Aberin as NCRPO Regional Director.

[Cut to a scrolling list graphic of names and designations with police insignias.]

Narrator (VO):

Other officers were reassigned to regional commands, specialized units, and administrative posts — adjustments NAPOLCOM described as “exigencies of service.”

[Insert: Timeline graphic — June 2, Torre assumes post → August 26, Torre relieved → September 1, Nartatez affirmed.]

Narrator (VO):

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla earlier revealed Torre’s removal was partly due to his defiance of NAPOLCOM orders on key reassignments. The country now watches closely as Nartatez steers the national police through another chapter of transition.