Ricardo Marquez

Ricardo C. Marquez (born August 28, 1960) is a Filipino retired police officer who served as the chief of the Philippine National Police.^[3]

Ricardo Marquez
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 (1960-08-28) August 28, 1960 (age 64) Philippines
Alma mater	Philippine Military Academy
Police career
Service	Philippine National Police
Allegiance	Philippines
Divisions	Office of the Directorate for Operations Police Regional Office 1 (Ilocos) Nueva Ecija Provincial Police Office
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]