President Marcos said he is considering extending the term of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Rommel Francisco Marbil as the 2025 election period approaches.
President Marcos said he is considering extending the term of Philippine National Police chief Rommel Francisco Marbil as the 2025 election period approaches.Marcos said there is a"very strong argument" to retain Marbil at least until after the elections.
"So, pinag-aaralan namin . But I think that is probably a very strong argument to keep him on, at the very least, until after the elections," he added.
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