Retired PGEN Guillermo Lorenzo T. Eleazar | |
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 Eleazar in 2021 | |
| Chief of the Philippine National Police | |
| In office May 8, 2021 – November 13, 2021 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | PGen. Debold M. Sinas |
| Succeeded by | PGen. Dionardo B. Carlos |
| Deputy Chief for Administration of the Philippine National Police | |
| In office September 2, 2020 – May 8, 2021 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | PLTGEN. Camilo Pancratius P. Cascolan |
| Succeeded by | PLTGEN. Joselito M. Vera Cruz |
| Deputy Chief for Operations of the Philippine National Police | |
| In office January 20, 2020 – September 2, 2020 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | PLTGEN. Camilo Cascolan |
| Succeeded by | PLTGEN. Cesar Hawthrone R. Binag |
| Commander of the Joint Task Force COVID-19 Shield | |
| In office March 16, 2020 – November 22, 2020 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | PLTGEN. Cesar Hawthorne R. Binag |
| Chief of Directoral Staff of the Philippine National Police | |
| In office October 16, 2019 – January 20, 2020 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | PLTGEN. Camilo Cascolan |
| Succeeded by | PLTGEN. Cesar Hawthrone R. Binag |
| Regional Director of the National Capital Region Police Office | |
| In office June 1, 2018 – October 16, 2019 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | PDir. Camilo Cascolan |
| Succeeded by | PMGen. Debold Sinas |
| Regional Director of the PNP Police Regional Office 4A | |
| In office April 18, 2018 – June 1, 2018 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | PCSupt. Ma'o R. Aplasca |
| Succeeded by | PBGen. Edward E. Carranza |
| District Director of the Quezon City Police District | |
| In office July 1, 2016 – April 18, 2018 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | PCSupt. Edgardo G. Tinio |
| Succeeded by | PCSupt. Joselito T. Esquivel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Guillermo Lorenzo Tolentino Eleazar November 13, 1965 Tagkawayan, Quezon, Philippines |
| Political party | Reporma[1] |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
| Police career | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Department | Philippine National Police |
| Branch |
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| Service years | 1987–2021 |
| 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.
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]
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]
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]
