Jose Melencio Nartatez

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Jose Melencio Nartatez
Acting Chief of the Philippine National Police Jose Melencio Corpuz Nartatez Jr.jpg
Nartatez in 2025
Chief of the Philippine National Police
Acting
Assumed office
August 26, 2025
Service years1992–present
Rank Philippines-Police-OF-8.svg Police Lieutenant General

Jose Melencio Corpuz Nartatez Jr. (born March 19, 1971) is a Filipino police officer who has served as the acting chief of the Philippine National Police since August 26, 2025, following the removal of Nicolas Torre from office. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Jose Melencio Corpuz Nartatez Jr. was born on March 19, 1971, in Santa, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He accomplished his primary and secondary education in Metro Manila. [3] [4] He entered the Philippine Military Academy in 1988 and graduated as a member of the Tanglaw-Diwa Class of 1992, the last PMA batch eligible to become PNP chief. [4] He also obtained a master's degree in public administration. [5]

Police career

Nartatez has held several key positions within the Philippine National Police. He previously served as director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), regional director of Calabarzon police, and Ilocos Norte provincial police chief. [5]

In Camp Crame, he served in the Finance Service, later becoming director for comptrollership and intelligence. He also served as a member of the elite PNP Special Action Force and under the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group. [5]

He became Deputy Chief for Administration (the PNP's second-highest position) in October 2024 following the retirement of Police Lieutenant General Emmanuel Peralta. [5] [6]

Key Positions

Appointment as Acting PNP Chief

On August 26, 2025, Nartatez was appointed as Acting Chief of the Philippine National Police, following the relief of Police General Nicolas Torre III. [5] His appointment was confirmed by Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. [5] [7]

References

  1. ↑ Cabato, Luisa (August 26, 2025). "Nartatez recommended as new PNP chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  2. ↑ Delizo, Michael (August 26, 2025). "Nartatez to replace Torre as PNP chief: DILG". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Battle-tested, reform-minded: Who is Jose Melencio Nartatez, the new PNP chief?". Politiko. 26 August 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  4. 1 2 Dalizon, Alfred (19 May 2025). "Who is Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.?". Journal Online. Archived from the original on 30 May 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bolledo, Jairo (August 26, 2025). "Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. is new PNP chief". Rappler. Archived from the original on August 26, 2025. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  6. ↑ Caliwan, Christopher Lloyd (October 6, 2024). "Nartatez assumes PNP No. 2 post effective Oct. 9". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  7. ↑ Rita, Joviland (August 26, 2025). "Nartatez replaces Torre as PNP chief — DILG's Remulla". GMA News Online. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
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