Duterte Criticizes PNP Chief Appointment: 'Sketchy Decision'

Vice President Sara Duterte voiced strong criticism of the appointment of Police Major General Nicolas Torre III as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) during a recent visit to The Hague, Netherlands. The video, released by GMA News, shows Duterte expressing concerns about Torre's past. "Why would you choose a Speaker of the House of Representatives who is implicated in a bribery case on record in a US case?" she questioned. Duterte also referenced recent Senate findings of legal violations by Torre, calling the decision to appoint him "sketchy." The appointment has sparked considerable debate in the Philippines, highlighting concerns about transparency and accountability within the PNP. The event underscores the ongoing tensions within Philippine politics and the scrutiny surrounding high-level appointments.