Emmanuel Peralta designated PNP officer-in-charge -Palace

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. designated Police Lieutenant General Emmanuel Baloloy Peralta as officer-in-charge of the Philippine National Police (PNP) after General Benjamin Acorda ended his term as PNP Chief on Sunday, the Presidential Communications Office announced.

Peralta is the PNP’s Acting Deputy Chief for Administration, a post he assumed in February 5, 2024.

Acorda’s term was supposed to have ended on December 3, 2023 when he reached the mandatory retirement age of 56.

However, Marcos extended Acorda’s service until March 2024.

He was appointed PNP chief on April 24, 2023.

“In the exigency of the service, and to ensure the continuous and effective delivery of service, please be informed that Police Lieutenant General Emmanuel Baloloy Peralta is designated as concurrent Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Chief, PNP, effective 31 March 2024, until a replacement is appointed or until otherwise directed by this office,” a memorandum signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stated.

The memorandum, dated March 27, was addressed to Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr.

The PNP is an attached agency of the DILG.

In a statement, the PNP expressed its “sincere appreciation” for Peralta’s appointment. “General Peralta’s appointment comes at a crucial time, and we assure the President and the Filipino people that the entire PNP is fully committed to supporting the administration’s programs and objectives outlined by the administration for the prosperity and security of our nation,” it said.

“We urge all members of the Philippine National Police to rally behind our new Officer-in-Charge and work together towards our shared goals of ensuring the safety and security of our fellow Filipinos. Together, we will uphold the principles of service, integrity, and excellence as we fulfill our duty to serve and protect the Filipino people.” — DVM/BM, GMA Integrated News