Guillermo Eleazar Explained

Honorific Prefix:Retired PGEN
Guillermo Lorenzo T. Eleazar
Birth Name:Guillermo Lorenzo Tolentino Eleazar
Birth Date:1965 11, mf=yes
Birth Place:Tagkawayan, Quezon, Philippines
Party:Reporma[1]
Office:24th Chief of the Philippine National Police
President:Rodrigo Duterte
Term Start:May 8, 2021
Term End:November 13, 2021
Predecessor:PGen. Debold M. Sinas
Successor:PGen. Dionardo B. Carlos
Office2:Deputy Chief for Administration of the Philippine National Police
President2:Rodrigo Duterte
Term Start2:September 2, 2020
Term End2:May 8, 2021
Predecessor2:PLTGEN. Camilo Pancratius P. Cascolan
Successor2:PLTGEN. Joselito M. Vera Cruz
Office3:Deputy Chief for Operations of the Philippine National Police
President3:Rodrigo Duterte
Term Start3:January 20, 2020
Term End3:September 2, 2020
Predecessor3:PLTGEN. Camilo Cascolan
Successor3:PLTGEN. Cesar Hawthrone R. Binag
Office4:Commander of the Joint Task Force COVID-19 Shield
President4:Rodrigo Duterte
Term Start4:March 16, 2020
Term End4:November 22, 2020
Predecessor4:Position created
Successor4:PLTGEN. Cesar Hawthorne R. Binag
Office5:Chief of Directoral Staff of the Philippine National Police
President5:Rodrigo Duterte
Term Start5:October 16, 2019
Term End5:January 20, 2020
Predecessor5:PLTGEN. Camilo Cascolan
Successor5:PLTGEN. Cesar Hawthrone R. Binag
Office6:Regional Director of the National Capital Region Police Office
President6:Rodrigo Duterte
Term Start6:June 1, 2018
Term End6:October 16, 2019
Predecessor6:PDir. Camilo Cascolan
Successor6:PMGen. Debold Sinas
Office7:Regional Director of the PNP Police Regional Office 4A
President7:Rodrigo Duterte
Term Start7:April 18, 2018
Term End7:June 1, 2018
Predecessor7:PCSupt. Ma'o R. Aplasca
Successor7:PBGen. Edward E. Carranza
Office8:District Director of the Quezon City Police District
President8:Rodrigo Duterte
Term Start8:July 1, 2016
Term End8:April 18, 2018
Predecessor8:PCSupt. Edgardo G. Tinio
Successor8:PCSupt. Joselito T. Esquivel
Module:
Child:yes
Allegiance: Philippines
Serviceyears:1987–2021
Service Label:Service
Service:Philippine National Police
Department Label:Divisions
Department:
Alma Mater:Philippine Military Academy

Guillermo Lorenzo Tolentino Eleazar (in Tagalog pronounced as /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.

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 withdrawn 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gonzales. Cathrine. November 13, 2021. Former PNP chief Eleazar to run for senator under Partido Reporma — Lacson. May 4, 2022. INQUIRER.net. en.
  2. News: Veridiano. Dave M.. 2 brave cops honored today. June 17, 2022. Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.. January 31, 2000. 2.
  3. News: Guillermo Eleazar is next PNP chief, says DILG chief Año. GMA News. 2021-05-05.
  4. News: Meet Guillermo Eleazar, Metro Manila's new police chief. Rappler. 1 June 2018.
  5. News: Acosta . Rene . Duterte names Dionardo Carlos as next PNP chief . 11 November 2021 . BusinessMirror . 10 November 2021.
  6. Web site: November 13, 2021. Ex-PNP chief Guillermo Eleazar to run for senator. November 13, 2021. Rappler. en.
  7. News: Ilocanos throw solid support to Eleazar . 25 May 2022 . The Philippine Star . 29 April 2022.
  8. Web site: 23. ELEAZAR, GEN. GUILLERMO . Vote Pilipinas . 13 May 2022.
  9. Web site: Gonzales . Cathrine . 2021-11-13 . Former PNP chief Eleazar to run for senator under Partido Reporma — Lacson . 2022-05-04 . INQUIRER.net . en.