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Lacson Congratulates Former Aide, Now PNP Chief Nartatez on ‘Overdue’ Fourth Star

Senate President Pro Tempore and former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Wednesday congratulated PNP Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on the formal conferment of his four-star rank.

Lacson, who headed the PNP from 1999 to 2001, described as “overdue” the promotion of Nartatez, who served as his police aide-de-camp when he had the same position at the time.

“Time really flies. 26 years ago, four-star Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. was my police aide-de-camp when I had the same position and responsibility that he now carries. Truly proud of him,” he said on his X account.

In Filipino: Lacson, Binati ang Dating Aide at Ngayo’y PNP Chief Nartatez sa ‘Overdue’ na Ikaapat na Bituin

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Lacson: Ex-DPWH Chief Deliberately Fed Fake Ghost Flood Control Project Data to Malacañang

Ex-Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan deliberately fed false data to Malacañang regarding ghost flood control projects, possibly to throw off the investigation into the matter, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson bared Wednesday.

Lacson cited “very reliable information” reaching him showing the data led to incorrect grid coordinates of thousands of flood control projects nationwide.

“I received reliable information that former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan deliberately submitted to Malacañang incorrect grid coordinates of thousands of flood control projects all over the country, which formed part of the Sumbong sa Pangulo website. This resulted in grossly inaccurate data involving some 421 ghost projects on previously inspected flood control projects earlier reported to the public by the said department and which they are now trying to rectify by comparing the records in their multi-year planning and scheduling or MYPS, Project and Contract Management Application or PCMA, and other related documents that remain intact and in the possession of the Department,” he said at the Kapihan sa Senado forum.

“Even if he insists he is not a principal player, we can very clearly see his complicity in covering up the crime,” he added, in a mix of English and Filipino.

In Filipino: Lacson: Sadyang Minali ni Ex-DPWH Sec. Bonoan sa Malacañang ang Datos ng mga Ghost Flood Control Projects

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Lacson: PNP’s OIC has Big Shoes to Fill, Amid Lingering Questions on Torre Relief

Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge P/Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. will have big shoes to fill amid lingering questions behind the relief of his predecessor P/Gen. Nicolas Torre III, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said Wednesday.

Lacson, who served as PNP chief from 1999 to 2001, said Torre earned the public’s trust with policies such as the five-minute response time rule for police.

“Lt. Gen. Nartatez faces a big challenge because he has big shoes to fill,” he said in Filipino in an interview on DZRH radio.

“I mentioned before that he was the person the PNP needed because he is mission-oriented and is prepared to sacrifice himself to accomplish his mission. He has a good attitude,” he added, referring to Torre.

In Filipino: Lacson: Mabigat na Hamon ang Haharapin ng PNP OIC, Habang May Tanong sa Pag-alis kay Torre

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On the Relief of P/Gen. Nicolas Torre III as PNP Chief

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P/Gen. Nicolas Torre III acted “beyond his authority” of unilaterally relieving his second-in-command, P/Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.

Normally, the designation (and relief) of the members of the PNP Command Group – Deputy for Administration, Deputy for Operations, and Chief, Directorial Staff should be cleared with the President or at least the ex-officio Chairman of the National Police Commission (Napolcom), and the Secretary of Interior and Local Government.

Even when former President Joseph Estrada gave me the blanket authority to run and manage the PNP during my time as Chief, PNP, I did not exercise absolute authority over the designations of the members of the Command Group.

Having said that, the relief of P/Gen. Torre is the sole prerogative of the President of the Philippines.

What is important at this point is a smooth transition and transfer of command and authority so as not to hamper the overall mission of the PNP to continue maintaining peace and order for the benefit of the people whom they have sworn to “serve and protect”.

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Ping Lacson: Torre Deserves to be Appointed as PNP Chief

P/Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III deserves to be appointed as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) due to his being decisive and mission-oriented, Senator-elect and former PNP Chief Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said late Thursday.

Lacson, who restored the PNP’s glory days when he headed it from 1999 to 2001, said the information he has received about Torre indicates he is a “decisive, firm and mission-oriented” official.

“From what I have heard and observed about him, he’s a decisive, firm and mission-oriented official, so he deserves to be appointed as chief of the PNP,” he said in Filipino in an interview on BNC.

In Filipino: Ping Lacson: ‘Dasurb’ si Torre na Maging PNP Chief

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