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Guillermo Eleazar

Guillermo Eleazar

Chief of the Philippine National Police

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Tolentino and the surname or paternal family name is Eleazar.

Guillermo Lorenzo Tolentino Eleazar (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈɛljazaɾ], born November 13, 1965) is a Filipino retired police officer who served as Chief of the Philippine National Police from May to November 2021.

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Career

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

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 withdrew on November 12, 2021.[6] His platform focused on improving the peace and order and security situation of the Philippines.[7]

Personal life

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

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    Gonzales, Cathrine (November 13, 2021). "Former PNP chief Eleazar to run for senator under Partido Reporma — Lacson". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
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    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.
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    "Guillermo Eleazar is next PNP chief, says DILG chief Año". GMA News. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
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    "Meet Guillermo Eleazar, Metro Manila's new police chief". Rappler. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
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    Acosta, Rene (November 10, 2021). "Duterte names Dionardo Carlos as next PNP chief". BusinessMirror. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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    "Ex-PNP chief Guillermo Eleazar to run for senator". Rappler. November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
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    "Ilocanos throw solid support to Eleazar". The Philippine Star. April 29, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
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    "23. ELEAZAR, GEN. GUILLERMO". Vote Pilipinas. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  9. [9]
    Gonzales, Cathrine (November 13, 2021). "Former PNP chief Eleazar to run for senator under Partido Reporma — Lacson". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
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