Ricardo Marquez
Retired police general
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Ricardo C. Marquez (born August 28, 1960) is a Filipino retired police officer who served as the chief of the Philippine National Police.[3]
August 28, 1960
Ricardo Marquez | |
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| Chief of the Philippine National Police | |
| In office July 16, 2015 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | P/DDir. Gen. Leonardo Espina (OIC / Acting)[1][2] |
| Succeeded by | P/Dir. Gen. Ronald dela Rosa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ricardo C. Marquez August 28, 1960 Philippines |
| Philippine Military Academy | |
| Police career | |
| Service | Philippine National Police |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Divisions |
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| Service years | 1982–2016 |
| Rank |  Police Director General |
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.[3][4]
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.[5]
He early retired on June 28, 2016,[6] possibly to give way for incoming Chief Superintendent Bato dela Rosa.[7][8]