Manila, June 2 -- New Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Monday vowed to focus on three leadership pillars -- swift and responsive public service, unity and morale within the ranks of police, and accountability and modernization.

Torre committed to institutionalizing the three-minute police response time in major urban centers nationwide, a program he first implemented as director of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD).

"Pillar No.1 is in compliance with the directive of the President for swift and responsive public service. This is not just a benchmark, it is a lifeline. Every call for help deserves immediate attention and action," Torre said in his speech during the PNP change of command ceremony led b...