The Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Rommel Marbil dismissed allegations of political bias in the filing of charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing the commitment to enforce the law equally.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Rommel Marbil on Sunday, December 1, 2024, emphasized that the law applies to all, dismissing claims that police charges against Vice President Sara Duterte were politically motivated. Marbil stressed the PNP's commitment to enforcing the law without favoritism or fear, clarifying, 'If we do not file cases against those accused, what will people say? Takot ang pulis, pangmahirap lang ang pangil ng batas.
' He also highlighted the importance of applying the law equally to all individuals, ensuring public trust and avoiding perceptions of bias. Additionally, Marbil assured the public that legal mechanisms are in place to guarantee fairness and due process. This comes after a complaint filed by Lieutenant Colonel Doctor Van Jason Villamor against Duterte and others over the commotion during the transfer of Office of the Vice President's Undersecretary Attorney Zuleika Lopez
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