Who is the next PNP chief? Duterte already made his choice – Palace

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MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has already picked the next chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Malacaang said Monday.

But presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said he is “not at liberty” to make public the name of Duterte’s choice at this point since he has yet to see the appointment paper.

“I know he has made a decision but I’m not at liberty to announce anything unless I have the appointment paper,” he said in a Palace briefing.

Incumbent PNP chief Gen. Debold Sinas is set to retire on May 8. Duterte appointed him as the PNP’s top boss last November.

In a separate briefing, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) spokesperso…

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