MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil was mum on reports that President Marcos might extend his tenure until June.
Marbil refused to comment when asked through Viber about the statement of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla that there are indications that his tour of duty would be extended for five more months.
Brig. Gen Romeo Jaime Macapaz, director of PRO-BAR, told reporters on Monday, October 21, that Membisa, most known as "Lopitos," was cornered in his hideout in Barangay Maria Cristina by combined agents of the Criminal and Investigation and Detection Group and personnel of the Lanao del Sur Provincial Police Office and the Iligan City Police Office, an operation supported by local officials privy to his presence in the area.
turbo slotMarbil will reach the mandatory retirement age of 56 on Feb. 7. He is the third PNP chief under the Marcos administration.betinm
