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Palace press briefing with DOJ, PNP & CIDG | Mar. 13

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Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro holds a panel discussion with Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Director Major General Nicolas Torre III, Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty and Philippine National Police (PNP) Spokesperson Brigadier General Jean Fajardo on March 13, 2025.

I found this when trying to search info on Major General Nicolas Torre III. 

Location: Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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