Guillermo Eleazar
Retired PGEN Guillermo Lorenzo T. Eleazar | |
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24th Chief of the Philippine National Police | |
In office May 8, 2021 – November 13, 2021 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | PGen. Debold M. Sinas |
Succeeded by | PGen. Dionardo B. Carlos |
Deputy Chief for Administration of the Philippine National Police | |
In office September 2, 2020 – May 8, 2021 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | PLTGEN. Camilo Pancratius P. Cascolan |
Succeeded by | PLTGEN. Joselito M. Vera Cruz |
Deputy Chief for Operations of the Philippine National Police | |
In office January 20, 2020 – September 2, 2020 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | PLTGEN. Camilo Cascolan |
Succeeded by | PLTGEN. Cesar Hawthrone R. Binag |
Commander of the Joint Task Force COVID-19 Shield | |
In office March 16, 2020 – November 22, 2020 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Position created |
Succeeded by | PLTGEN. Cesar Hawthorne R. Binag |
Chief of Directoral Staff of the Philippine National Police | |
In office October 16, 2019 – January 20, 2020 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | PLTGEN. Camilo Cascolan |
Succeeded by | PLTGEN. Cesar Hawthrone R. Binag |
Regional Director of the National Capital Region Police Office | |
In office June 1, 2018 – October 16, 2019 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | PDir. Camilo Cascolan |
Succeeded by | PMGen. Debold Sinas |
Regional Director of the PNP Police Regional Office 4A | |
In office April 18, 2018 – June 1, 2018 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | PCSupt. Ma'o R. Aplasca |
Succeeded by | PBGen. Edward E. Carranza |
District Director of the Quezon City Police District | |
In office July 1, 2016 – April 18, 2018 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | PCSupt. Edgardo G. Tinio |
Succeeded by | PCSupt. Joselito T. Esquivel |
Personal details | |
Born | Guillermo Lorenzo Tolentino Eleazar November 13, 1965 Tagkawayan, Quezon, Philippines |
Political party | Reporma[1] |
Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
Police career | |
Service | Philippine National Police |
Allegiance | Philippines |
Divisions |
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Service years | 1987–2021 |
Rank | Police General |
Guillermo Lorenzo Tolentino Eleazar (Tagalog pronunciation: [ʔɛljaˈzaɾ], born November 13, 1965) is a Filipino retired police officer who served as Chief of the Philippine National Police from May to November 2021.
Career
[edit]On January 31, 2000, Chief Inspector Eleazar received the award for Junior Police Commissioned Officer of the Year from the Philippine National Police when he was at the Police Regional Office 4 (PRO-4).[2]
On May 5, 2021, DILG Secretary Eduardo Año announced his designation as the next Chief of the Philippine National Police.[3] He served as Deputy Chief for Administration of the PNP before his appointment as PNP Chief.[4]
He was succeeded by a fellow Quezonian Dionardo Carlos as PNP Chief on November 13, 2021.[5]
Politics
[edit]Eleazar ran for senator in the 2022 Philippine Senate elections as a Reporma candidate under the Lacson-Sotto senatorial ticket. He substituted the candidacy of radio commentator and PWD advocate Paolo Capino which was withdrawn on November 12, 2021.[6] His platform focused on improving the peace and order and security situation of the Philippines.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Guillermo Eleazar was born on November 13, 1965, in Tagkawayan, Quezon.[8] He is called "Guillor" or "Gemo" by his peers. Eleazar is married to Lally Hernandez, and they have four children together.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Gonzales, Cathrine (November 13, 2021). "Former PNP chief Eleazar to run for senator under Partido Reporma — Lacson". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ Veridiano, Dave M. (January 31, 2000). "2 brave cops honored today". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. 2. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
- ^ "Guillermo Eleazar is next PNP chief, says DILG chief Año". GMA News. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Meet Guillermo Eleazar, Metro Manila's new police chief". Rappler. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ^ Acosta, Rene (November 10, 2021). "Duterte names Dionardo Carlos as next PNP chief". BusinessMirror. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "Ex-PNP chief Guillermo Eleazar to run for senator". Rappler. November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ "Ilocanos throw solid support to Eleazar". The Philippine Star. April 29, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ "23. ELEAZAR, GEN. GUILLERMO". Vote Pilipinas. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ Gonzales, Cathrine (November 13, 2021). "Former PNP chief Eleazar to run for senator under Partido Reporma — Lacson". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 4, 2022.