'NOT JUST SECRETARIAL JOBS'

Sinas wants female cops to be 'utilized' properly

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General  Debold Sinas wants female police officers to be "utilized" properly and be installed in key positions in the police force. 

In an ambush interview on Wednesday, Sinas underscored that female cops should not just practice "menial" or "secretarial" duties. 

"Nandiyan na 'yan sila. Utilize them. Kasi alam mo, part of our recruitment, nandiyan na 'yung babae," Sinas said.

"Akin is gamitin 'yan, not for secretary, for tagatimpla ng kape, taga-ano-ano diyan. Sabi ko gamitin natin. Kasi they're our partners," he added. 

In 2019, Sinas, who was serving as Central Visayas police chief, established the first woman-run police station in the municipality of Maria, Siquijor. 

Sinas had said the move would "strongly advance women empowerment in promoting public safety and security services at all levels of police units and offices in the region." —KG, GMA News