MANILA -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has designated Police Lieutenant General Emmanuel Baloloy Peralta as the officer-in-charge of the Philippine National Police (PNP) after General Benjamin Acorda ends his term today, Sunday.

“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 Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr.

The PNP is an attached agency of the DILG. (PND)