Ex-PNP chief Torre on retirement: I didn't sign, file any papersPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Philippine National ­Police (PNP) Chief BGen. MANILA, Philippines — There appears to be confusion surrounding the supposed retirement of former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III after he said he neither filed nor signed a request for optional retirement from police service. Under Republic Act 6975, optional retirement is granted "at his own request and with the approval of the Commission," meaning an officer must formally apply. Optional retirement is available only to those with at least 20 years of satisfactory active service. His retirement is expected to pave the way for incumbent PNP Chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez to be promoted to four-star police general.

Source: Philippine Star January 22, 2026 10:51 UTC