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Karen De Guzman

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<p>MANILA <strong>(UPDATED) </strong>— Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Sunday directed police units nationwide to observe maximum tolerance as they begin a three-day deployment to assembly sites and other strategic areas across the country.</p><p>In a statement, Nartatez acknowledged the dedication, hard work, and sacrifices of police officers in recent weeks, citing their extensive disaster response efforts following strong earthquakes and destructive typhoons.</p><p>Their presence, he said, was “a source of hope” for affected communities.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/11/15/brawner-urges-troops-to-stay-focused-amid-political-noise-1542"><strong>Brawner urges troops to stay focused amid political noise<br/></strong></a></div><p>But with fresh challenges emerging — this time tied to questions of professionalism and integrity — Nartatez stressed that officers must remember the core values of the institution.</p><p>“We have no business using our power and authority to intimidate and hurt the civilians we vowed to serve and protect,” he said.</p><p>“That is not what we are trained for—and that is not who we are as proud members of the Philippine National Police.”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/15/pnp-on-full-alert-ahead-of-3-day-rally-1229"><strong>PNP on full alert ahead of 3-day rally</strong></a></div><p>The PNP chief underscored that force must always be the last resort, and only when dealing with those who “twist the concept of freedom of expression by resorting to violence.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>PNP: WE ARE PROTECTORS OF DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS</strong></div><p>Nartatez also clarified the role of the police in a democratic society.</p><p>“We in the Philippine National Police are not the savior of this country, rather, we are the protector of the Philippines, its people, its laws, and all the democratic institutions it represents,” he noted.</p><p>He urged the police force to channel frustrations and disappointments into lessons that help improve the nation, emphasizing the duty to respect duly constituted authorities, uphold the Constitution, and serve and protect the Filipino people.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/16/iglesia-ni-cristo-members-to-call-for-gov-t-transparency-at-3-day-manila-rally-0839"><strong>Iglesia ni Cristo members to call for gov&#x27;t transparency at 3-day Manila rally</strong></a></div><p>Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard said its personnel would be deploying personnel to assist the PNP “in maintaining order and providing immediate emergency response” during the rallies.</p><p>Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan, PCG commandant, also said the coast guard “shall stay committed to its official and moral duty to stay apolitical”</p><p>He said PCG personnel will “remain faithful to the constitution, the chain of command, and the higher duty of serving the Filipino people.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3JKURxQNpBc?si=6wxZvNuqXNnXPlKd" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Sunday directed police units nationwide to observe maximum tolerance as they begin a three-day deployment to assembly sites and other strategic areas across the country.</p>

Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Sunday directed police units nationwide to observe maximum tolerance as they begin a three-day deployment to assembly sites and other strategic areas across the country.

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PNP chief orders ‘maximum tolerance’ as police begin 3-day deployment

Karen De Guzman,

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Published Nov 16, 2025 09:25 AM PHT

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Updated Nov 16, 2025 10:26 AM PHT

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