Retired P/DIR-GEN
Ricardo Marquez
Chief of the Philippine National Police
In office
July 16, 2015 – June 30, 2016
Preceded byP/DDir. Gen. Leonardo Espina (OIC)
Succeeded byP/Dir. Gen. Ronald dela Rosa
Personal details
Born
Ricardo C. Marquez

(1960-08-28) August 28, 1960
Philippines
Alma materPhilippine Military Academy
Police career
AllegiancePhilippines Philippines
DepartmentPhilippine National Police
Branch
  • Office of the Directorate for Operations
  • Police Regional Office 1 (Ilocos)
  • Nueva Ecija Provincial Police Office
Service years1982–2016
Rank Police Director General

Ricardo C. Marquez (born August 28, 1960) is a Filipino retired police officer who served as the chief of the Philippine National Police.[1]

Career

Early years

A Caviteño, Marquez studied at the Philippine Military Academy in 1978 and graduated in the PMA class of 1982. He served as the provincial director of Nueva Ecija Provincial Police Office, Police Regional Office (PRO-1), and as the Camp Crame's Directorate for Operations.[1][2]

PNP Chief

Marquez was appointed over contenders such as Chief Superintendent Raul Petrasanta (one of President Noynoy Aquino's close friend), Deputy Chief for Operations Deputy Director General Marcelo Garbo Jr., and Chief of Directorial Staff Deputy Director General Danilo Constantino.[3]

He early retired on June 28, 2016,[4] possibly to give way for incoming Chief Superintendent Bato dela Rosa.[5][6]

References

  1. 1 2 Cupin, Bea (July 14, 2015). "Ricardo Marquez is new PNP chief". Rappler. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  2. ↑ Cupin, Bea (July 14, 2015). "New PNP chief Ricardo Marquez: Will I live up to expectations?". Rappler. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  3. ↑ Cupin, Bea (July 13, 2015). "The PNP chief and the problems he will face". Rappler. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  4. ↑ "PNP chief Marquez to retire early". ABS-CBN News.
  5. ↑ Cupin, Bea (June 28, 2016). "Exiting PNP chief's wish: Continue reforms". Rappler. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  6. ↑ "PNP chief Marquez looks forward to retirement". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 24, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
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