MANILA, May 6 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte, appointed Police Lieutenant General, Guillermo Eleazar, as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), presidential spokesperson, Harry Roque, said.
Eleazar, currently the PNP deputy chief of administration, will replace PNP chief, General Debold Sinas, who will retire on May 8.
“Eleazar’s track record of professionalism, dedication, and integrity speaks for itself. We are, therefore, confident that he will continue the reform initiatives of his predecessors, and lead the police organisation to greater heights,” Roque said in a statement.
Eleazar, a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy, held several positions in the PNP, including deputy chief of administration and regional director of the National Capital Region Police Office.– NNN-PNA
