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Nicolas Torre III

Nicolas Torre III
The latest news and top stories on Nicolas Torre III. He assumed leadership of the Philippine National Police on 2 June 2025, becoming the first Chief to graduate from the Philippine National Police Academy. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, he previously headed the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and the Davao Regional Police Office. His notable accomplishments include leading the arrests of former President Rodrigo Duterte and Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. Currently, he is spearheading the investigation into the disappearance of 34 cockfighters, where a key witness implicated an influential gambling tycoon. His focus includes upholding meritocracy and combating illegal gambling.
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Duterte’s son files ‘kidnapping’ charges – in a bid to save Philippine VP Sara?

The lawsuit targets the justice secretary, a front runner for the ombudsman role who could decide the fate of Sara’s corruption cases.

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Was Philippine police chief sacked for rejecting ‘overpriced’ gun deal?

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A knockout idea? Philippines police chief accepts boxing challenge from Duterte’s son

General Torre said he had booked a stadium to fight Sebastian Duterte and ‘it’s up to him whether he shows up or not’.

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