President Marcos has commended retired Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr. for "a job well done" during his term as the Philippine National Police (PNP) chief.
“So, for all these and more, I congratulate and salute General Acorda for a job well done,” Marcos said in his speech during the change of command and retirement honors for Acorda at the Camp Brig. Gen. Rafael T. Crame in Quezon City on Monday, April 1.
The President cited the “Five-Focused Agenda” initiated by Acorda, which, he said, guided the police force towards more honest law enforcement operations, enhanced information technology capabilities, and stronger community relations.
He added the PNP’s efforts in combating various forms of crime have yielded tangible results, which exhibited the diligence of the officers and personnel, as well as the effectiveness of the programs of national police.
Marcos also noted an OCTA Research survey last year, which recognized the PNP as the third highest performing and most trusted among 25 government agencies in the second quarter of 2023, receiving a 76 percent trust rating.
“This indicates the public’s increasing trust and confidence in the police force,” he said.
The Chief Executive further said that the best send-off that the PNP can give to Acorda is the pledge to exceed what he has done during his watch and continue the good work he has begun.
“I am sure nothing will make General Benjie Acorda happier than seeing the organization he loves so much able to outdo all the previous achievements of the PNP,” he said.
Marcos has appointed Police Major General Rommel Francisco Marbil as the 30th chief of the national police force.
During the change of command rites, Marcos extended his full confidence and support to his leadership as he begins to champion a police force that is "pro-God, pro-country, pro-people, and pro-environment."
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