Torre once served as Samar’s provincial director
TACLOBAN CITY – Police officials in Eastern Visayas have expressed strong support for newly appointed PNP Chief General Nicolas Torre III, praising his integrity, leadership, and deep connection to the region.
“Torre exemplifies the values of integrity, service, and accountability,” said Brigadier General Jay Cumigad, Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) director, citing Torre’s previous stint as Samar provincial director and his work on high-profile national cases.
The newly-named police director was Samar’s top cop from 2017 to 2019.
Torre, a PNPA Class of 1993 alumnus, took his oath as the 31st chief of the Philippine National Police on June 2, 2025, becoming the first PNPA graduate to hold the post.
A native of Jolo, Sulu, Torre holds three master’s degrees and is widely respected for his operational experience, having led the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) before his appointment.
In his inaugural speech, Torre pledged to serve the nation with “integrity, courage, and compassion” and vowed to earn the trust of the Filipino people through effective policing.
(RONALD O. REYES)
