Binati ni Congresswoman-elect Leila de Lima si CIDG Chief. Gen. Nicolas Torre III bilang bagong hepe ng Philippine National Police (PNP).
Si Torre ang papalit kay PNP Chief Rommel Marbil na magreretiro na sa Hunyo 7 ngunit ayon kay Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin ay nakatakdang iasagawa ang turnover of command sa Hunyo 2.
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"I extend my sincere congratulations to Police Major General Nicolas Torre III on his appointment as Chief of the Philippine National Police," pagbati ni De Lima kay Torre.
Buong tiwala raw si De Lima na sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Torre ay higit na maibabalik umano ang tiwala ng publiko.
"This new responsibility comes at a time when the country yearns for institutions that serve with integrity, uphold the rule of law, and protect the rights and safety of every Filipino. I have full confidence that under PMGen. Torre’s leadership, the PNP can further restore public trust and reaffirm its role as a protector of the people—not of power," saad pa ng congresswoman-elect.
"PMGen. Torre has shown courage and fidelity to his oath in moments that have tested the principles of law enforcement. I trust that he will bring the same clarity of purpose and steadiness of hand in his stewardship of the police force, guided not by political allegiance but by his sworn duty to the Constitution and the Republic.
"May this new chapter in his career be marked by professionalism, bravery, and service to the highest ideals of justice."