Retired PGEN
Guillermo Lorenzo T. Eleazar
Eleazar in 2021
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
Tagkawayan, Quezon, Philippines
Political partyReporma[1]
Alma materPhilippine Military Academy
Police career
AllegiancePhilippines Philippines
DepartmentPhilippine National Police
Branch
Service years1987–2021
Rank Police General

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.

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

  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. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "Guillermo Eleazar is next PNP chief, says DILG chief Año". GMA News. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Meet Guillermo Eleazar, Metro Manila's new police chief". Rappler. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  5. ↑ Acosta, Rene (November 10, 2021). "Duterte names Dionardo Carlos as next PNP chief". BusinessMirror. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Ex-PNP chief Guillermo Eleazar to run for senator". Rappler. November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Ilocanos throw solid support to Eleazar". The Philippine Star. April 29, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  8. ↑ "23. ELEAZAR, GEN. GUILLERMO". Vote Pilipinas. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  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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