
WATCH | Lead by example! No leniency for erring cops: Marcos
There will be no leniency for those who tarnish the reputation of the country’s police and endanger the safety of the Filipino people, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said.
There will be no leniency for those who tarnish the reputation of the country’s police and endanger the safety of the Filipino people, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said.
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Bishop Pablo Virgilio David has aired concerns over the recent abuses committed by policemen.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he will accept the resignations of Philippine National Police officials who are involved in the illegal drug trade.
A review identifying cops with drug links will conclude in two weeks or so, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Tuesday.
Under Senate Bill 1816 or the Combat Incentives Act filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo, the Combat Duty Pay (CDP) will be fixed at PHP5,000.00 per month for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. has thrown his support behind Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos’ call for senior police officers to tender their courtesy resignations over reports of ranking cops’ involvement in the illegal drug trade.
Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte said the bill providing free legal assistance to uniformed government personnel facing charges in connection with the performance of duty will help boost the morale and productivity of law enforcement agencies.
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a measure providing free legal assistance to military and other uniformed personnel of the government who will be charged in relation to the discharge of their duties.
President Rodrigo Duterte credited the military and police for his political triumph.
Two out of 10 policemen have mistresses, according to President Rodrigo Duterte.