At least 60% or more than 500 high-ranking police officials have submitted their courtesy resignations as part of the internal cleansing in the PNP, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said Monday.
At least 60% or more than 500 high-ranking police officials have submitted their courtesy resignations as part of the internal cleansing in the Philippine National Police , Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said Monday.
“Marami po kaming nare-receive na magagandang comments dito talagang yung mga support from the regional commanders, different services na lalabas at lalabas din ito. I would like to thank you, lahat po ng taong sumasama sa panawagang ito,” he added. A five-member committee, which will include retired police general and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, will review the resignations of the police officers.
“There is no demoralization within the ranks of the PNP. In fact, they welcome this development because they, too, would like the police organization to be rid of misfits and scalawags,” he added.
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