President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told newly-appointed Philippine National Police chief General Benjamin Acorda Jr. to be open to public scrutiny as the new head of the national police. READ:
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told newly-appointed Philippine National Police chief General“Finally, serve the people with integrity, with accountability, and genuine justice. Always be open to public scrutiny, and practice restraint and maximum tolerance in the face of harsh criticism,” Marcos said on Monday, April 24.
“As a united police force, always strive to win the trust, respect and admiration of our citizenry, through On Monday, Marcos led the PNP change of command ceremony where former PNP chief and retired police general Rodolfo Azurin Jr. relinquished his post to Acorda. It was only on Monday morning that the government announced Acorda’s appointment as the 29th chief of the 228,000-strong police force.Just like Azurin, the new PNP chief also has Ilocos ties – Acorda’s family are from La Union.
In his speech, Marcos also challenged Acorda to make the police’s presence felt in the streets, make public places safer, and defend the people and democratic institutions.“Protect the people, especially the weak, the vulnerable, and those who indirectly work with us in the same cause, such as journalists, civic action groups, civil volunteers, [and] the like,” the chief executive said.“To the media, our long-time partners, we welcome critics as our independent source of check and balance.
The newly-appointed police chief also challenged his cops to “do the right thing” and “hate crime and fight criminals.”In explaining the appointment of the new PNP chief, Marcos said Acorda is the best fit amid the situation in the national police.Siyempre, naririnig na namin ang pangalan niya at maganda naman ang mga report sa kanya kaya’t sabi ko siguro siya ang pinakabagay sa ngayon.
,” Marcos said during his interview with Erwin Tulfo on Monday, adding that Acorda is “well-recognized” in the police force, and even among the civilians.Dahil sa ngayon, kailangan natin, dahil nga maraming nangyayari sa ating kapulisan, marami tayong tinitingnan, marami tayong….
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