00:00Police Lieutenant General Jose Milencio Nartates Jr. is expected to step fully into the role of PNP chief
00:06following the approval of former Chief General Nicolás Torre III's optional retirement.
00:12The National Police Commission cleared Torre's retirement effective January 19,
00:17paving the way for the leadership transition without a hitch.
00:21With the path now cleared, Nartates is widely expected to don the four-star rank any day now,
00:27signaling a changing of the guard at Camp Krame.
00:31Officials say the move ensures continuity at the top as the PNP turns a new page while keeping the ship steady.
