Although I have no idea [how hard it will be],” said Odie — that is, Philippine National Police chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde, who will reach the mandatory retirement age of 56 on Nov. 8. Facing reporters on Saturday, Albayalde narrated how “rigorous” his first day at the academy was. He also stressed that the government has been “really, really serious” in its campaign against the drug trade – which has been hounded with alleged human rights violations – with the PNP as the “face of the war on drugs of this administration.”“No ifs and buts. Asked of what legacy he would want to leave the PNP, Albayalde said: “I really do not know. I gave my best,” he went on, before taking a short pause.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 28, 2019 10:30 UTC