The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has submitted a shortlist of candidates to succeed Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. as the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), as reported by ABS-CBN News. Azurin, who retires on April 24, was unaware of his possible successors. The change-of-command ceremony is scheduled at the PNP headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Monday. Azurin’s stint as chief was marred by controversies including an alleged cover-up of a P6.7-billion drug bust in Manila last October. The report also included Azurin’s plans after his retirement, including spending time with his family and possibly accepting the challenge to remain a member of the independent five-man panel tasked to screen resigned police officers of any links to the illegal drug trade.
