He is a Graduate of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Sambisig” Class of 1991, Marbil served on his early years as the chief of Bacoor City police (2004 to 2006), commander of the Presidential Protection Security Force of United Nations Contingent in Liberia (2006 to 2007), and chief of the Force Intelligence Division of Special Action Force (2008 to 2009).

He served as director of the Agusan del Norte police way back in 2014 until 2015. Before the pandemic, Marbil became the chief of staff of the Civil Security Group from 2019 to 2020. He led the Highway Patrol Group as its director from November 19, 2021, to August 8, 2022. He also served as the regional director of Eastern Visayas police from August 8, 2022, to May 2, 2023.

Marbil also served as the director of PNP’s Directorate for Comptrollership from May 2, 2023, to April 1, 2024, before being appointed as the new Chief of the Philippine National Police.

With just a short span of time, Chief Marbil brings a fresh perspective to his term, emphasizing innovative reforms and the restoration of public trust. He wanted to gain the trust of the Filipinos so that they will be assured that the police is ready to take care of the public security of the country. 

Marbil wants to focus on how PNP can will be more advanced in the coming days, focusing on more CCTVs so that they can catch more criminals 24/7. He also wanted to digitalize all the process of getting permits and license so that people can be more productive. 

Because he is one of them, he knew what is was like to be a rookie police. This is why he wanted the welfare of the policemen to be taken care of starting from their healthcare down to every legal assistance that they may need should there be a point in their lives that they will need a lawyer to protect their testimonies. Being a police is like having a life on the edge always. 

He added that as years pass by, he doesn't want leave any legacy behind his name since retirement is just around the corner but what he really wants is to bring back the honor of every policemen and that everyone will trust them more and leave the past negative stories/rumors about the police behind. 

PNP was in the spotlight last September 2024 because it was then that Quiboloy and Alice Guo was caught. Apollo Quiboloy, a Filipino preacher accused of sexual abuse and human trafficking in the Philippines and similar charges in the United States was caught by the PNP in the South. The process was like watching a film and kudos to the PNP for holding out and making sure that he was captured. 

It was the same picture with Alice Guo who was hiding for quite some time in Indonesia. 

PNP Chief Marbil said that it was meant to happen and they were guided by the Lord with all of their operations. With all of their efforts, he wanted to make sure that their men were safe and that they're doing everything under surveillance. 

With his busy schedule, Chief Marbil makes sure that he has quality time with his family. His wife Mary Rose said that he is a good man. He never fails to give his quality time not only to his work but also to his family. They've been together for 27 years and they have a daughter Robyn Marie who is an Architecture major graduate. When they have time, they usually eat out or watch a movie. The couple also makes it a point to be healthy, they work out and eat healthy food to maintain a good stamina and posture. 

After his retirement, is there a chance for him go run as a public servant? Chief Marbil said that he doesn't want to be part of the politics and if ever he wanted to help, he would do it in his own way. He have always wanted to become a member of the police but not as a politician. He wanted to serve and to protect until his retirement. 

Chief Rommel Marbil is not only dedicated to serving and protecting the security of the people and his fellow police but also a family man and has a heart filled with faith and gratitude to the Lord and Mama Mary who, according to him, has never left his side since day one. 

His call for duty, his humility, his dedication, and will to survive among other things makes him different from others. 

In a gathering of various media organizations composed of TV, radio and print journalists and bloggers at Dark Roast Coffee House, Maginhawa, the 30th Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Rommel Francisco Marbil shared his vision for the future of the police force.

Acknowledging the dedication of police officers, particularly in tasks like combating illegal drugs, the new PNP Chief pledged to establish legal support for personnel facing court charges linked to their duties.

He also underscored the significance of prioritizing the well-being of police officers to enhance their effectiveness in serving the community.

The new Chief of Police has mandated a ban on mobile phone usage to ensure officers prioritize their duties and responsibilities to the nation and its citizens. All police personnel are reminded to refrain from unnecessary phone use while on duty, with plans to increase police presence in communities.

Under the new leadership, the PNP remains committed to upholding professionalism, integrity, and service standards to safeguard the peace and security of the Filipino people.

Chief Marbil endorses PBBM's non-violent approach to combatting drugs, citing a recent seizure of over two tons of shabu by the PNP on April 15 without any casualties.

Upon assuming office as PNP Chief, Marbil pledged to prioritize the protection of human rights in the government's intensified anti-drug efforts, aiming to minimize street killings.

Marbil asserts that the PNP will conduct anti-drug operations resulting in thousands of arrests and the confiscation of millions worth of illegal drugs, all without any fatalities.

As the event concluded, Chief Marbil expressed gratitude to the organizers for providing a platform to share his vision for the Philippine National Police.

"I am grateful to the organizers for this event because it gives me a better chance to meet all media people, not just those assigned in our organization. I hope we could all work harmoniously for our country and for our safety," he remarked.

PNP Chief Marbil also shared some important details about their mission to launch a more effective 911 system that can easily help Filipinos when they are in need of assistance. Aside from this, he also wanted to prioritize the well-being of the police officers so that theu can serve more and be good at their work. The workforce of the PNP is indeed not perfect but they are doing what they can to serve the nation. The PNP will double or even triple their efforts to resolve some crime related issues and give appropriate resolutions to needed cases.

Chief Marbil also denied allegations regarding false rumors circulating online about the benefits of the policemen saying the only thing that will happen is to increase their benefits not decrease or take it away from these hardworking men. He also denied that there are plans of destabilization and ousting. Only peace and unity are being promoted amidst PNP.