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tasked to review records and profiles of high-ranking police officials who have submitted their courtesy resignations.Four members of the advisory group tasked to review records of police officials who may have links to illegal drugs have been named: Philippine National Police Chief Director General Rodolfo Azurin Jr., Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, former Cordillera Police Regional Office commander and retired P/Maj. Gen. Isagani Nerez and former Defense secretary Gilbert Teodoro, Jr.
He said the five-man team will go through the pertinent records to find out who are involved in drug dealing and trafficking.Abalos said the advisory group will begin their screening immediately and the entire process is expected to be completed in three months. He said he is confident the review will be fair and impartial “because these men are known to have credibility, integrity and possessed good track records in their respective fields.”
While 12 officials have yet to submit their resignations, five have already retired and six are retirees, he added.
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