PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil (File picture)
MANILA – The Philippine Nationwide Police (PNP) on Wednesday mentioned it’s seeking to file a string of fees in opposition to Vice President Sara Duterte and her workers following a confrontation with law enforcement officials in reference to the detention and switch of her chief of workers over the weekend.
In a press release, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil mentioned the fees embody violation of Article 151 of the Revised Penal Code for Resistance and Disobedience to a Particular person in Authority, together with different prison and administrative offenses.
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This follows current incidents on the Home of Representatives Detention Heart and the Veterans Memorial Medical Heart (VMMC) involving Undersecretary Zuleika Lopez.
Lopez was cited for contempt by the Home Committee on Good Authorities and Public Accountability and was initially ordered to serve a five-day detention, which was subsequently prolonged to 10 days as a result of disruption.
Marbil has requested the Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner for the identities of the Vice Presidential Safety and Safety Group (VPSPG) personnel who reportedly assisted in Lopez’s “pressured switch” from the VMMC to St. Luke’s Medical Heart utilizing a non-public ambulance.
“In a video that surfaced, VPSPG head, Col. Raymund Dante Lachica, was seen bodily pushing and assaulting the PNP doctor-in-charge, which might result in a direct assault grievance,” Marbil mentioned in a press release.
Duterte additionally reportedly berated law enforcement officials securing Lopez’s switch by telling them “‘wag kayong bakla (don’t be homosexual)”, which drew condemnation from the LGBTQ+ neighborhood and referred to as it a derogatory comment.
Marbil added that the Felony Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), led by Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III is reviewing the applicability of fees underneath current legal guidelines.
Reviews point out that actions taken might have interfered with the lawful detention order issued by the Home of Representatives, in addition to disrupted operations at each the detention middle and the VMMC.
“The rule of regulation is key to our democratic system. Nobody, no matter their place, must be above accountability. The PNP stays dedicated to making sure the correct execution of lawful orders and defending public order,” Marbil mentioned.
Any try to withstand or disobey lawful authority undermines the integrity of democratic establishments and the precept of equality earlier than the regulation, he added.
“We name upon everybody to respect authorized processes and cooperate with authorities. As public servants, it’s our responsibility to uphold the regulation and set an instance. Resistance and disobedience to an individual in authority not solely violates the regulation but additionally undermines public belief,” Marbil mentioned.
The PNP chief additionally assured the general public of an neutral and thorough investigation, stating that the proof gathered would decide the submitting of applicable fees.
“We are going to make sure that due course of is adopted, and the regulation is enforced with out bias. Let this function a reminder that justice should prevail, and nobody is above the regulation,” Marbil mentioned. (PNA)
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