Philippine President Benigno Aquino (right), with outgoing National Police Chief director general Raul Bacalzo (left), during the pass and review at Camp Crame in Quezon city, yesterday. Newly-appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Nicanor Bartolome assumed office yesterday during the change of command ceremony at Camp Crame. Several anomalies have been hounding the PNP these days, posing a challenge to the new chief. Among them are overpriced police equipment and involvement in carnapping incidents.
