Torre's MMDA appointment settles four-star rank issue at PNP — NAPOLCOMMANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police chief Nicolas Torre III took his oath of office as the new general manager of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) before the Office of the Executive Secretary on Friday, December 26. This raises the question: what happens to his four-star rank as a general, which is typically held by the incumbent police chief? According to the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), which exercises administrative control over the PNP, Torre’s acceptance of the appointment is "ipso facto" or considered a resignation from the police force, resulting in the loss of his four-star rank. Calinisan added that he is "looking forward" to the day Marcos dons the four-star rank to Nartatez, who has been PNP chief for four months now. While Torre’s exit from the PNP was tied to an alleged conflict with the National Police Commission, the commission said it remains supportive of his reassignment to the MMDA.

Source: Philippine Star December 26, 2025 09:35 UTC