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GMA Network
2 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Marcos cites PNP chief Torre among sports ‘champions' after charity bout
The Philippines has a new boxing champion, at least according to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. While citing the achievements of the country's sports heroes such as Manny Pacquiao, Hidilyn Diaz, and EJ Obiena, Marcos, while laughing, added the name of Philippine National Police chief General Nicolas Torre III in the said list. "[Ang] ating mga kabataan ay maagang namumulat sa sport. Humuhusay at tumataas ang kumpiyansa. Sumusunod sila sa yapak ng ating mga kampeon at world-class na mga atleta tulad nina Senator Manny Pacquiao, Hidilyn Diaz, Caloy Yulo, Aira Villegas, Nesthy Petecio, EJ Obiena, at Alex Eala; ang paralympians natin na sina Jerrold Mangliwan, Cendy Asusano, Angel Mae Otom, at Ernie Gawilan," Marcos said in his State of the Nation Address on Monday. "Isama na rin natin 'yung bago nating kampeon na si PNP Chief Nic Torre," added Marcos, to the laughter of many inside the House of Representatives session hall. Even Marcos took a moment time to laugh after. "Nagulat si Chief PNP," he added, after the chief of police, also laughing, stood up to acknowledge the shout-out. Marcos then went on to recognize the Philippine Curling Team as well for winning the Asian Winter Games gold medal. On Sunday, Torre was declared winner by default after Davao City acting mayor Sebastian Duterte did not show up to a charity boxing event at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, after he said that he could beat up Torre. According to Torre, the said event raised more than P300,000 in ticket sales alone. — BM, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
No threats monitored ahead of Marcos' 4th SONA —PNP chief Torre
The Philippine National Police said no threats have been monitored so far in connection with the conduct of the fourth State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Monday. 'Sa ngayon naman wala. Okay lang. We are hoping for the best but we are prepared for the worst,' PNP chief Police General Nicolas Torre III said in a press briefing. However, Torre said the PNP is still on full alert status as around 23,000 personnel have been deployed to secure this year's SONA including 16,000 from the police organization and 6,000 from other agencies. A civil disturbance management team will also help in the security. Only three groups of rallyists have secured permits to hold programs in the areas of St. Peter Chapel and Sandiganbayan along Commonwealth Avenue as well as in White Plains, all in Quezon City. Maximum tolerance will be observed for the protesters, according to Torre. —AOL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Torre: PNP 'hopes for best, prepares for worst' ahead of SONA 2025
Philippine National Police chief General Nicolas Torre III said they are 'hoping for the best and preparing for the worst' as security preparations continue ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. Torre made the statement after his charity boxing event in Manila where he was declared as winner by default, shortly before he headed to check on critical points of deployment to ensure the security for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr.'s fourth SONA at the Batasang Pambasa in Quezon City. "After this, actually pupunta kami ng Baseco and then after we release the relief goods that we have, pupunta na kami sa areas kung saan ang critical points ng ating deployment sa SONA," Torre said. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said more than 20,000 police personnel have been deployed as part of security measures for the annual event. When asked if the number of deployed cops for the SONA is overkill, Torre responded it is just part of their preparations. The NCRPO said nearly 23,000 police personnel will secure this year's SONA. "We always respect the opinion of other people. Naniniguro lang tayo, we always hope for the best but we are prepared for the worst," said Torre. (We are just making sure.) In a Super Radyo dzBB interview, NCRPO spokesperson Police Major Hazel Asilo also said they have been closely coordinating with the intelligence community as part of their SONA preparations. Meanwhile, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it have traffic management and flood measures in place along Commonwealth Avenue for the SONA. — RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
More than P300K raised from ticket sales in charity boxing event with Baste, says Torre
Philippine National Police chief Police General Nicolas Torre III said more than P300,000 was raised from the ticket sales alone of the "Boxing for a Cause: Laban Para sa Nasalanta" event held at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila on Sunday. Torre was supposed to face Davao City acting mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte in the main event, although the former was declared winner by default as the latter did not show up. "Marami ang nagbayad. Nakalikom tayo ng mga P350,000 sa gates eh, so we have to show up and give the people what they expect," Torre told reporters. (Many paid [for tickets]. We were able to raise around P350,000 at the gates, so we have to show up and give the people what they expect.) Ticket prices for the boxing event ranged from as low as P100 to as high as P5,400. Including the ticket sales, Torre said they have raised around P16.3 million in cash donations, on top of donations in kind such as canned goods and sacks of rice. These will be for the benefit of Filipinos who were among those affected by the flooding due to the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong. According to Torre, they have coordinated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Philippine Red Cross regarding the donations. The PNP chief added he will go to the Baseco community in Manila to distribute relief goods. Torre said the urgency of helping those in need of relief was the reason why the event pushed through as well, despite earlier statements that Duterte may not show up. "Kaming mga pulis ang first responders, nasa frontline kami, kaya nakita natin ang hirap ng ating mga kababayan. Nu'ng nag-issue ng ganu'ng statement si Vice Mayor [Duterte], nakita ko na uy, maganda ito. We can raise funds outside of government resources," Torre said. (We, the police, are first responders. We are on the frontline, so we saw the hardship experienced by our countrymen. When Vice Mayor issued a statement, I saw that, hey, this is good. We can raise fund outside of government resources.) Why did the event push through even if Davao City acting mayor Baste Duterte did not show up? Torre said they still wanted to raise funds for charity @gmanews — JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) July 27, 2025 "Ang government resources nandiyan naman pero maganda na rin siguro na 'yung nasa private sector and ibang tao na outside sa fund-generating agencies ng gobyerno ay makapag-generate din ng pondo at tulong sa ating kababayan," he added. (The government resources are there, but it's also good that the private sector and others outside the fund-generating agencies can generate funds to help our countrymen.) Torre vs Duterte II? Asked if he has a message for the Davao City vice mayor, Torre said, "Wala naman, walang dapat pag-usapan (None, there is nothing to talk about) after all the things that were said and done." Regarding Duterte's previous condition that government officials should undergo hair follicle test, Torre said the matter should be just between the two of them. "Kaming dalawa lang naman ang involved dito... Anytime, anywhere, puwedeng puwede na mag-hair follicle test kami," he said. (It's just us two who are involved here... Anytime, anywhere, we can have hair follicle test.) In the event that Duterte poses another challenge to Torre, the PNP chief said he would not respond to that for now. "Nakita n'yo naman na napakalaki ng effort na ating nilagay rito. I don't think he is worth responding to at this point in time. Hayaan na muna natin siya sa kaniyang mundo," Torre said. (You saw how much effort we put here. I don't think he is worth responding to at this point in time. Let us let him be in his own world.) And if the match is rescheduled as well? "Sabihin n'yo lang at tingnan natin anong isasagot natin diyan, but I don't think really there's still logic in anything that he's saying. Ang credibility kasi parang maloko mo ako ng isang beses, shame on you. 'Pag niloko mo ako ng dalawang beses, shame on me," Torre said. (Just tell us and we'll see how we will respond to that, but I don't think really there's still logic in anything that he's saying. As for credibility, if you fool me once, shame on you. If you fool me twice, shame on me.) "Hindi tayo sasali sa mga taong puwede niya lokohin all the time," he added. (We will not be among the people whom he can mock all the time.) Aside from the main event, three undercard matches were also held in the charity boxing event. —KG, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Torre declared winner as Baste Duterte a no-show in charity event
A referee raises the hand of Philippine National Police chief Police General Nicolas Torre III after declaring him the winner in the 'Boxing for a Cause: Laban Para sa Nasalanta' charity boxing event at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, July 27, 2025. His opponent, acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte was a no-show. JUSTIN KENNETH CARANDANG/GMA Integrated News Philippine National Police chief Police General Nicolas Torre III was declared as the winner of the match supposedly against acting Davao City mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte with the latter not showing up in the 'Boxing for a Cause: Laban Para sa Nasalanta' event at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Sunday. Moments after Torre entered the ring, ten counts were made to determine if Duterte will show up. However, no Duterte appeared afterwards. Hundreds flocked to the Rizal Memorial Coliseum to watch the said event. Three undercard matches were also held prior to the main event. On Sunday last week, Duterte challenged Torre to a fistfight in a vlog uploaded on YouTube. Torre accepted the challenge. -KG, GMA Integrated News
