In a series of statements on Monday, the Office of the Press Secretary said Marcos Jr. chose Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente O. Bacarro as the new AFP chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. as the new PNP chief, and Medardo de Lemos will take the helm of the NBI as its new director.
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(PNA photo by Joseph O. Razon) MANILA -As part of measures to secure Monday's national and local elections, a liquor ban will be implemented across the country starting Sunday (May 8), as the Philippine National Police (PNP) reminds the public of election rules and prohibited acts which shall be implemented on May 8 and 9. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released Resolution No. 10746 imposing the prohibition on selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving, or taking intoxicating liquor during the identified period. "Anyone found violating any of the provisions may face the penalty of imprisonment of not less than one year but not more than six years without probation," said PNP Chief Officer-in-Charge/Security Task Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Vicente D Danao Jr., citing provisions of Comelec Resolution No. 10746. He said the PNP is asking the public for discipline and strict compliance to avoid possible commotion or heated altercation during those crucial days.
President Duterte has designated Lt. Gen. Vicente D. Danao Jr. as Officer in Charge of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Acting Presidential Spokesman Martin M. Andanar confirmed Danao’s new appointment with the upcoming retirement of PNP chief General Dionardo Carlos this Sunday on the eve of the May 9, 2022…