Jose Melencio Nartatez

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Corpuz and the surname or paternal family name is Nartatez.
Jose Melencio Nartatez
32nd Chief of the Philippine National Police
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 28, 2026
Acting from September 1, 2025-January 28, 2026
OIC from August 26–September 1, 2025
PresidentBongbong Marcos
Preceded byNicolas Torre III
Personal details
BornJose Melencio Corpuz Nartatez Jr.
(1971-03-19) March 19, 1971
Santa, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Alma materPhilippine Military Academy (Tanglaw-Diwa Class of 1992)
Master in Public Administration
Police career
ServicePhilippine National Police
Divisions
Service years1992–present
Rank Police General

Jose Melencio Corpuz Nartatez Jr. (born March 19, 1971) is a Filipino police officer who has served as the 32nd Chief of the Philippine National Police since January 28, 2026, following the removal of Former PNP Chief Nicolas Torre from office.[1][2]

Early life and education

Jose Melencio Corpuz Nartatez Jr. was born on March 19, 1971, in Santa, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He accomplished his primary and secondary education in Metro Manila.[3][4] He entered the Philippine Military Academy in 1988 and graduated as a member of the Tanglaw-Diwa Class of 1992, the last PMA batch eligible to become PNP chief.[4] He also obtained a master's degree in public administration.[5]

Early police career

Nartatez has held several key positions within the Philippine National Police. He previously served as director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), regional director of Calabarzon police, and Ilocos Norte provincial police chief.[5]

In Camp Crame, he served in the Finance Service, later becoming director for comptrollership and intelligence. He also served as a member of the elite PNP Special Action Force and under the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group.[5]

He became Deputy Chief for Administration (the PNP's second-highest position) in October 2024 following the retirement of Police Lieutenant General Emmanuel Peralta.[5][6]

Key Positions

  • Member, PNP Special Action Force
  • Member, PNP-CIDG
  • Provincial Director, Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office
  • Director, PNP Finance Service
  • Regional Director, Police Regional Office 4A CALABARZON
  • Director, Directorate for Comptrollership
  • Director, Directorate for Intelligence
  • Regional Director, National Capital Region Police Office
  • Deputy Chief PNP for Administration
  • Commander, Area Police Command - Western Mindanao
  • Officer-in-Charge/Acting Chief, PNP
  • Chief, PNP

Chief of the Philippine National Police (since 2026)

Acting PNP Chief (2025 - 2026)

Nartatez was appointed on August 26, 2025, Officer in Charge Chief of the Philippine National Police, following the relief of Police General Nicolas Torre III.[5][7][8] His appointment was confirmed by Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin.[5][9] On September 1, 2025, Nartatez was affirmed as Acting PNP chief.[10][11] He became a 4-star Police General on January 28, 2026, after Torre officially retired on January 19.[12]

PNP Chief (since 2026)

Nartatez was officially appointed as the Chief of the Philippine National Police on January 28, 2026 by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.[13]

Awards and decorations

  • PNP Senior Parachutist Badge
  • Medalya ng Katapatan sa Paglilingkod (PNP Distinguished Service Medal)
  • Medalya ng Katangitanging Gawa (PNP Outstanding Achievement Medal)
  • Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod (PNP Special Service Medal)
  • Medalya ng Kadakilaan (PNP Heroism Medal)
  • Military Merit Medal (Medalya ng Kagalingang Militar)
  • Medalya ng Kagalingan (PNP Medal of Merit)
  • Medalya ng Kasanayan (PNP Efficiency Medal)
  • Medalya ng Papuri (PNP Commendation Medal)
  • Medalya ng Pagkilala (PNP Recognition Medal)
  • Medalya ng Ugnayang Pampulisya (PNP Relations Medal)
  • Medalya ng Mabuting Asal (PNP Good Conduct Medal)
  • Medalya ng Paglilingkod (PNP Service Medal)
  • Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal
  • Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Luzon (PNP Luzon Campaign Medal)
  • Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Visayas (PNP Visayas Campaign Medal)
  • Mindanao Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal & Ribbon
  • Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Mindanao (PNP Mindanao Campaign Medal)
  • Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Operation Ribbon
  • Medalya ng Pagtulong sa Nasalanta (PNP Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Campaign Medal)
  • Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge (PRPUCB)
  • Medalya ng Tsapang Natatanging Unit (PNP Unit Citation Medal)
  • People Power II Unit Citation
  • Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Santo Papa (Pope Francis Service Medal)
  • Medalya ng Paglaban sa Kriminalidad (PNP Lambat Sibat Medal)
  • PNP Office Senior Executive Course Badge (PNP OSEC Badge)
  • Special Action Force Badge

References

  1. ^ Cabato, Luisa (August 26, 2025). "Nartatez recommended as new PNP chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  2. ^ Delizo, Michael (August 26, 2025). "Nartatez to replace Torre as PNP chief: DILG". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  3. ^ "Battle-tested, reform-minded: Who is Jose Melencio Nartatez, the new PNP chief?". Politiko. August 26, 2025. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Dalizon, Alfred (May 19, 2025). "Who is Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.?". Journal Online. Archived from the original on May 30, 2025. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Bolledo, Jairo (August 26, 2025). "Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. is new PNP chief". Rappler. Archived from the original on August 26, 2025. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  6. ^ Caliwan, Christopher Lloyd (October 6, 2024). "Nartatez assumes PNP No. 2 post effective Oct. 9". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  7. ^ Dawang, Jasper (August 26, 2025). "Nartatez named OIC of PNP". Daily Tribune. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  8. ^ Sigales, Jason (August 28, 2025). "Napolcom to affirm Nartatez as acting PNP chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  9. ^ Rita, Joviland (August 26, 2025). "Nartatez replaces Torre as PNP chief — DILG's Remulla". GMA News Online. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  10. ^ "Napolcom, Kinumpirma ang Appointment ni PLTGEN Nartatez at Ibang Senior Pnp Officials". Philippine National Police. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  11. ^ Sigales, Jason (September 1, 2025). "Napolcom formally affirms Nartatez as acting PNP chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  12. ^ Rita, Joviland (January 28, 2026). "PNP's Nartatez receives 4-star rank". GMA News. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  13. ^ Sigales, Jason. "DILG welcomes Nartatez promotion to 4-star PNP chief". Retrieved January 28, 2026.
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