President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar as the 26th chief of the Philippine National Police, Malacañang confirms. Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar: To be appointed as the Chief PNP is a rare opportunity, but come with the challenges of good leadership and meeting the high expectations of the Filipino people. I accept these challenges.

“We are therefore confident that he will continue the reform initiatives of his predecessors and lead the police organization to greater heights,” Roque said.

“I expect PLt Gen Eleazar to lead the entire PNP organization to greater heights in serving and protecting our people, implementing quarantine protocols and minimum health standards, and promoting law and order during this challenging period in our nation’s history,” Año said.

Eleazar served the second-highest post in the PNP as Deputy Chief for Administration. He belongs to the Philippine Military Academy Hinirang Class of 1987.

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