MANILA, Philippines — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Wednesday welcomed a new acting spokesman for Philippine National Police Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez, who also serves as its ex-officio commissioner.
Colonel Marlon R. Santos, who also serves as the senior police assistant to the ex-officio commissioner, will work closely with the Commission in advancing reforms focused on accountability, discipline, strategic communication, and stronger coordination between the Napolcom and the PNP.
Santos previously served as provincial director of the Cavite Provincial Police Office and regional chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group’s Regional Field Units 4A and 7.
In his current tasks, Santos conveys the directives, policies, and official positions of Nartatez to the public and the media, while helping communicate key programs, operational developments, and reform initiatives of the PNP.
Napolcom Commissioner Rafael Vicente R. Calinisan expressed confidence that Santos would be instrumental in strengthening public trust in the police organization through credible and people-centered communication.
“Malaki ang naitutulong ni Col Santos sa pagsusulong ng mga reporma at sa pagpapalakas ng ugnayan ng Napolcom at PNP. Naniniwala ako na dadalhin niya sa bago niyang tungkulin ang integridad, professionalism, at malasakit sa serbisyo publiko na kailangan upang lalo pang mapalapit ang kapulisan sa taumbayan,” Calinisan said.
(Col Santos has been instrumental in advancing reforms and strengthening the relationship between Napolcom and the PNP. I believe he will bring to his new role the integrity, professionalism, and dedication to public service that are needed to bring the police force closer to the people.)
For his part, Santos thanked the PNP leadership and the Napolcom for the trust and opportunity given to him and reaffirmed his commitment to uphold responsive and people-centered public service.
