PNP Chief Nicolas Torre III Speaks on Command To Police amid Opening of Classes in Schools
NICOLAS TORRE III – The Philippine National Police Chief said cases of bullying in schools may now be reported to PNP hotline 911.
Last May 29, Malacañang announced that Torre was chosen by President Bongbong Marcos as the new chief of the PNP. He is a former chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and played a key role in the transfer of custody of former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands.
Torre also played a significant part in the arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder and leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. He is also known for his 3-minute police response program which he now pushes for a nationwide implementation after he assumed the post as PNP chief.
Recently, PNP chief Police General Nicolas Torre III also made an announcement about bullying cases in schools. Classes in elementary and high schools levels have resumed in the Philippines this week.
Based on a report on GMA News, Philippine National Police chief Police Gen. Nicolas Torre III announced that bullying cases in schools may now be reported to the PNP hotline 911. The new PNP Chief has reportedly ordered the cops to look out for street crimes as well as bullying cases as classes resume across the nation.
According to Torre, after reporting a bullying case to the PNP through the hotline 911, a local police station with jurisdiction in the concerned school will get in touch with the school authorities. He vowed to ensure that there will be no bullying cases in schools.
“We are coordinating with schools. Sisiguraduhin natin na walang bullying,” the PNP Chief said.
Based on the report, new PNP chief Police Gen. Nicolas Torre III has also ordered the police units to look after the students who may fall victim to crimes. Previously, Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara said that “all systems go” for the opening of classes.
Following his assignment to a new post, new PNP chief Nicolas Torre III said that there would be a fair implementation of laws under his lead and the police will move swiftly. Pres. Bongbong Marcos challenged him to keep the police ranks honorable.
However, on the other side, outgoing Davao Mayor Baste Duterte claimed that Torre’s appointment as PNP chief is allegedly based on “favor” and not merit.