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USUAL ‘SIKUHAN’ FOR CHIEF-PNP POSITION, NOT FOR NOW

FLASH news – Cavite Police Provincial chief PCol. Dwight Alegre faces an escalating challenge that demands immediate action.

The province, known for its traditional fairs, has increasingly become a breeding ground for illegal gambling operations masquerading as perya (carnivals).

These establishments, however, are far from innocent entertainment venues—they are now fronts for illegal drug trade, with one key figure, Emily, emerging as the alleged mastermind behind the illicit activities.

Her gambling dens, located in Brgy. Anabu, Imus; Brgy. Salitran, Dasmariñas; and Camareno, Dasmariñas, are infamous for their color games and, more alarmingly, for facilitating the distribution of shabu.

Alegre needs to get out of his air-conditioned office to see what’s really happening in his area of jurisdiction.

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The race to succeed a retiring chief of the Philippine National Police has always been a high-stakes affair, fraught with intense political maneuvering.

As the retirement of PGen Rommel Marbil draws near, speculation surrounding the next Chief-PNP has reached fever pitch. But as is often the case in the corridors of power, this transition is not without controversy.

Smear campaigns have flourished, especially in the realm of social media and traditional press, where candidates—while not openly admitting it—have used media contacts to tarnish each other’s reputations in a desperate attempt to secure the position.

In an unprecedented twist, the anticipated ‘sikuhan’ or ‘gibaan’ (power struggle) was short-circuited when Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla announced that Marbil’s tour of duty would be extended—a move that was swiftly endorsed by President Marcos.

This premature extension announcement, though politically strategic, has effectively paused the contentious jockeying for position, at least for now.

With Marbil’s tenure extended, the expected contenders for the Chief-PNP position—Criminal Investigation and Detection Group director PBGen. Nicolas Torre III, Deputy Chief PNP for Administration PLtGen. Jose Melencio “Tateng” Nartatez and Chief of Directorial Staff PLtGen. Edgar Okubo—find themselves momentarily sidelined.

For now, the infighting for the top position is on hold, allowing the PNP to retain its focus and prevent further disruption.