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Guillermo Eleazar

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: [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. He was also the Deputy Chief of Administration in PNP.

Retired PGEN
Guillermo Lorenzo T. Eleazar
Eleazar in 2021
24th Chief of the Philippine National Police
In office
May 8, 2021 – November 13, 2021
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Preceded byPGen. Debold M. Sinas
Succeeded byPGen. Dionardo B. Carlos
Deputy Chief for Administration of the Philippine National Police
In office
September 2, 2020 – May 8, 2021
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Preceded byPLTGEN. Camilo Pancratius P. Cascolan
Succeeded byPLTGEN. Joselito M. Vera Cruz
Deputy Chief for Operations of the Philippine National Police
In office
January 20, 2020 – September 2, 2020
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Preceded byPLTGEN. Camilo Cascolan
Succeeded byPLTGEN. Cesar Hawthrone R. Binag
Commander of the Joint Task Force COVID-19 Shield
In office
March 16, 2020 – November 22, 2020
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Preceded byPosition created
Succeeded byPLTGEN. Cesar Hawthorne R. Binag
Chief of Directoral Staff of the Philippine National Police
In office
October 16, 2019 – January 20, 2020
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Preceded byPLTGEN. Camilo Cascolan
Succeeded byPLTGEN. Cesar Hawthrone R. Binag
Regional Director of the National Capital Region Police Office
In office
June 1, 2018 – October 16, 2019
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Preceded byPDir. Camilo Cascolan
Succeeded byPMGen. Debold Sinas
Regional Director of the PNP Police Regional Office 4A
In office
April 18, 2018 – June 1, 2018
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Preceded byPCSupt. Ma'o R. Aplasca
Succeeded byPBGen. Edward E. Carranza
District Director of the Quezon City Police District
In office
July 1, 2016 – April 18, 2018
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Preceded byPCSupt. Edgardo G. Tinio
Succeeded byPCSupt. Joselito T. Esquivel
Personal details
Born
Guillermo Lorenzo Tolentino Eleazar

(1965-11-13) November 13, 1965 (age 59)
Tagkawayan, Quezon, Philippines
Political partyReporma[1]
Alma materPhilippine Military Academy
Police career
ServicePhilippine National Police
AllegiancePhilippines Philippines
Divisions
Service years1987–2021
Rank Police General

Graduating from the Philippine Military Academy with Cum laude, Eleazar joined the Philippine National Police in 1987. In 2018, he became the Director of the Quezon City Police District. He became the Chief of the National Capital Region Police Office. The next year, he was promoted to Three-star general. He was also the Commander of COVID-19 protection from March to November 2020.

On May 5, 2021, DILG Secretary Eduardo Año announced his tenure as the next Chief of the Philippine National Police. He added policies related to COVID-19 and other issues. His tenure was relatively supported by government officials and multiple senators. He eventually was succeeded on November 13, 2021, retiring shortly after.

After his tenure as Chief, Eleazar decided to run for senator in the 2022 Philippine general election after Teodoro Locsin Jr. persuaded him to run. He ran as part of the Lacson-Sotto senatorial slate with the party Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma. He gained support from 600,000 policemen and the Iglesia ni Cristo community. He lost, gaining 16th place with 11,194,886 votes, accounting for 20.28% of the votes.

Early life

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Guillermo Eleazar was born in Tagkawayan, Quezon on November 13, 1965. His father, Victor Eleazar, was a war veteran. He later went to the Philippine Christian University, earning a master's degree in public administration.[2] In 1987, he entered the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), graduating.[3] He was the top 4 in the Hinirang Class of 1987 in the PMA, with Cum laude.[4] He also got the Cavalier Award, an award which is given to popular alumni.[5]

Personal life

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He is called "Guillor" or "Gemo" by his friends. Eleazar is married to Lally Hernandez. They have four children together.[2]

Career

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Police

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Guillermo Eleazar having a speech.

On January 31, 2000, Chief Inspector Eleazar received the award for Junior Police Commissioned Officer of the Year from the Philippine National Police (PNP) when he was at the Police Regional Office 4 (PRO-4).[6] During his tenure, Eleazar helped bust the biggest cybersex gang in Central Luzon.[7] He eventually became the Quezon City Police District director in 2018[3] after a recommendation by DILG Secretary Eduardo Año. His promotion was supported by the Civil Service Commission and the National Police Commission.[8]

On June 1, 2018, he became the Regional Director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) after a shuffle in positions.[9] During his tenure until June 2019, NCRPO arrested 293 drug suspects, a 369.6% increase from June 2016.[10] In March 2019, Eleazar received controversy for scolding a cop, Anwar Nasser, for extortion. He was defended by Police Chief Oscar Albayalde[11] and president Rodrigo Duterte.[12] In November 2018, Eleazar threatened to file a lawsuit over the spread of a viral photo. The photo contained a picture of him with a Chinese official.[13]

On March 6, he apologized for scolding Policeman Marlo Quibete after he extorted money from a drug suspect.[14] The same day, he fired two chiefs (Chief Superintendent Bernabe Balba and Pasay City Chief Noel Flores) for the same reason.[15] In December 2019, Eleazar was promoted to Three-star general.[16] From September 2020 to May 2021, he was the Deputy Chief of Administration in PNP. He was also the Commander of COVID-19 protection from March to November 2020.[2] He served as Deputy Chief for Administration of the PNP just before his appointment as PNP Chief.[17]

Chief

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On May 5, 2021, Eduardo Año announced his designation as the next Chief of the Philippine National Police[2] after the acceptance of Rodrigo Duterte.[18][19] The appointment named him the sixth chief under the Duterte administration.[20]

His administration was well-supported by the government.[21] Senate President Tito Sotto said that his administration would be the "best choice ever".[22][23] Senator Win Gatchalian supported his tenure, expressing that Eleazar's administration is "no-nonsense" and "action-oriented".[21] He also gained support from the outgoing chief, Debold Sinas, stating that he would give his "100-percent support" to him.[24] His main position during his term was to cleanse the PNP ranks.[25] He opposed hazing in the Philippine National Police Academy, just after a cadet died.[26]

When his tenure started, he gained controversy on June 1, 2021, for berating a cop which killed a 52-year-old woman.[27] He ordered police to use social media to encourage residents to vaccinate themselves for COVID-19.[28] He ordered strict border monitoring.[29] Eleazar ordered police to check areas where kids can go.[30] Other than COVID-19 campaigns, he ordered a massive body-camera information campaign for fellow policemen.[31] He was succeeded by a Quezonian, Dionardo Carlos, as PNP Chief on November 13, 2021.[32] He later retired following his administration.[33][34]

Politics

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Election results for Eleazar per province.

In July 2021, a channel posted a video in which Eleazar dismissed candidates which supported New People's Army (NPA) rebels, gaining a total of 20,324 views on YouTube. News website Rappler fact-checked the video, which was officially deemed fake.[35] In November 2021, Filipino politician Teodoro Locsin Jr. encouraged Eleazar to run for senator, stating “I won’t wish you luck, Gen. Eleazar; the victory of a man of your quality shouldn’t be left to luck. I wish our country luck that you win."[36] Senator Panfilo Lacson also encouraged him to run for senator.[37] The following month, Eleazar encouraged policemen to not engage in politics.[38] After his statement, he decided not to run.[39] After encouragement by politicians, Eleazar changed his decision to run.[40] He announced his bid on November 14 and officially filed his candidacy the next day, the last day of filing.[41]

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.[42] His platform focused on improving peace and order in the Philippines,[43] and expanding PNP services. He supported securing Overseas Filipino Workers and their jobs.[3]

On February 11, 2022, Mike Velarde of El Shaddai blessed Eleazar to run for senator.[44] The following month, 600,000 policemen from the Philippine Association of Detective and Protective Agencies Operators (PADPAO) decided to vote for Eleazar.[45] He was also endorsed by the Iglesia ni Cristo community.[46][5] He lost, gaining 16th place with 11,194,886 votes, accounting 20.28% of the votes.[47]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Gonzales, Cathrine (November 13, 2021). "Former PNP chief Eleazar to run for senator under Partido Reporma — Lacson". Inquirer.net. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "Guillermo Eleazar". Biography Profiles. May 7, 2022. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Lim, Jhen G. (April 27, 2022). "Guillermo Eleazar's Platforms & Accomplishments | May 2022 Elections". PhilNews. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  4. ^ Recuenco, Aaron (May 6, 2021). "Knowing Guillor: This incoming PNP Chief graduated cum laude, was PMA's Top 4 in 1987". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Franche, Doris (May 7, 2022). "Eleazar, aminadong lumakas ang suporta sa kandidatura sa pag-endorso ng INC" [Eleazar, admitted to strengthening support for the candidacy in the endorsement of the INC]. The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 12, 2024. [Eleazar, who is the recipient of the Philippine Military Academy's Cavalier Award - the highest award given to outstanding alumni,]
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Police claim busting big cybersex gang. Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 9, 2007.
  8. ^ Alquitran, Non. "NCRPO Chief Guillermo Eleazar promoted". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  9. ^ "CALABARZON police chief is new NCRPO director as Albayalde reshuffles PNP's top bras - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. June 1, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  10. ^ "Nearly 6 high-value drug targets arrested every week in 2019 – Eleazar - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. August 19, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  11. ^ Peralta-Malonzo, Third Anne (March 7, 2019). "Albayalde defends Eleazar who loses cool against kotong cops". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  12. ^ Sunnexdesk (March 6, 2019). "Duterte tells NCRPO chief: I have your back". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  13. ^ Alquitran, Non. "NCRPO chief Guillermo Eleazar threatens lawsuit over viral photo". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  14. ^ Talabong, Rambo (March 6, 2019). "NCRPO chief: Sorry for outburst but errant cop 'deserves' it". Rappler. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  15. ^ Talabong, Rambo (March 6, 2019). "Eastern police, Pasay city top cops sacked after extortion incidents". Rappler. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  16. ^ Gonzales, Cathrine (December 5, 2019). "Guillermo Eleazar promoted to three-star general". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  17. ^ "Meet Guillermo Eleazar, Metro Manila's new police chief". Rappler. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  18. ^ Peralta-Malonzo, Third Anne (May 5, 2021). "Eleazar is new PNP chief". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  19. ^ "Duterte names Eleazar as new PNP chief - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. May 5, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  20. ^ "Who is Guillermo Eleazar, the new PNP chief?". Rappler. May 5, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  21. ^ a b "Gatchalian lauds 'action-oriented' PNP chief Eleazar - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. June 6, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  22. ^ Felipe, Cecille Suerte. "Eleazar appointment as PNP chief welcomed". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  23. ^ "Eleazar best choice as PNP chief — Sotto - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. May 5, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  24. ^ Tilo, Dexter (May 6, 2021). "Sinas to police personnel: Support Eleazar '100 percent' as PNP chief". Inquirer. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  25. ^ "New PNP chief Eleazar to focus on internal cleansing of police". Rappler. May 7, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  26. ^ "After death of cadet, Eleazar orders replacement of PNP Academy chief". Rappler. September 27, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  27. ^ "WATCH: PNP chief Eleazar berates cop who killed 52-year-old woman". Rappler. June 1, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  28. ^ "Eleazar urges cops: Use social media to convince anti-vaxxers - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. May 23, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  29. ^ "To prevent COVID-19 spread: Eleazar orders strict border monitoring - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. June 13, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  30. ^ "Bantay bulilit! Eleazar orders police: Check areas where kids aged 5 and up can go - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. July 16, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  31. ^ "Eleazar wants intensified info campaign as cops start wearing body cameras - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. July 11, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  32. ^ Acosta, Rene (November 10, 2021). "Duterte names Dionardo Carlos as next PNP chief". BusinessMirror. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  33. ^ Caliwan, Christopher (November 8, 2021). "PMA honors Eleazar's 30 years of service". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  34. ^ Dooc, Manny F. (November 11, 2021). "Farewell, PGen. Guillermo T. Eleazar | Manny F. Dooc". BusinessMirror. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  35. ^ "FALSE: PNP chief Eleazar dismisses candidates supporting rebels". Rappler. July 12, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  36. ^ "Locsin wants Eleazar in Senate: 'I wish our country luck that you win' - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. November 15, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  37. ^ "Lacson has high expectations for retired PNP chief Eleazar in Senate - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. November 14, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  38. ^ "'Wag makisawsaw sa pulitika! PNP reminds personnel against partisan activities - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  39. ^ "Eleazar sheds light on decision not to run for senator: Nandito ako bilang pulis - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  40. ^ "Right after retirement: Eleazar set to join Lacson-Sotto senatorial slate - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. November 12, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  41. ^ "Ex-PNP chief Eleazar files candidacy for senator". Rappler. November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  42. ^ "Ex-PNP chief Guillermo Eleazar to run for senator". Rappler. November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  43. ^ "Ilocanos throw solid support to Eleazar". The Philippine Star. April 29, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  44. ^ "'Siga sa Senado': Eleazar gets blessing from Bro Mike Velarde - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. February 11, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  45. ^ "600K strong! Eleazar gets backing of largest security guards' group in PH - POLITIKO". politiko.com.ph. March 4, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  46. ^ "Tulfo out! Robin Padilla, Eleazar lead senatorial bets getting Iglesia Ni Cristo's support". politiko.com.ph. May 2, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  47. ^ "PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL: 2022 senatorial election results | Philippines". Rappler. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
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