He is blamed for the ill-fated Mamasapano clash but earned praise as a man of principle and a true leader of the people.

He was the commander of the Philippine Police Contingent to Kosovo and he was also one of top of his class and training in special action force.

[2] Napeñas became commander of SAF in December 2013 after replacing Carmelo Valmoria, who was appointed chief of the National Capital Region Police Office.

[8] Napeñas said his main platform focuses on peace and order and the welfare of police and armed forces, as well as other men in uniform.

[9] He also told reporters that he decided to run for senator to get justice for the slain police commandos.