Manila, June 20 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Gen. Nicolas Torre III has designated Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 (Central Luzon) chief and police spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo as the new chief of the Directorate for Comptrollership effective Friday.

Fajardo, as Director for Comptrollership, will assist the Office of the Chief PNP in the administration and management of the police force's financial resources.

She will replace Maj Gen. Neil Alisangan, who will now head the Area Police Command-Eastern Mindanao.

It was not immediately clear if Fajardo will remain as PNP spokesperson.

Meanwhile, Brig. Gen. Rogelio Penones was named PRO 3 officer-in-charge while Brig. Gen. Gerry Villas Protacio, Brig. Gen. Josefino Ligan and ...