PNP chief: Napolcom resolution on raps vs. 3 police generals may be issued this week

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa said Monday the National Police Commission may already issue a resolution on the charges against three police officials linked by President Rodrigo Duterte to the illegal drug trade.

“Yung tatlong generals, na active pa ang naiimbestiga doon ay  Napolcom. I’m also a member of Napolcom as a commissioner. Itong week na ito idi-deliberate na ang resolution sa kaso, magkakaroon na ng desisyon sa tatlo,” Dela Rosa told the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs.

Duterte, in his speech days after taking over the highest elected post in July, named five retired and active police officials allegedly involved in illegal drugs.

He mentioned former National Capital Region Police Office chief Director Joel Pagdilao, former Quezon City Police District head Chief Superintendent Edgardo Tinio, Director Bernardo Diaz. retired former Deputy Director General Marcelo Garbo, and former Chief Superintendent now Daanbantayan, Cebu Mayor Vicente Loot.

In August, the Napolcom found probable cause to file administrative charges against Pagdilao and Tinio for serious neglect of duty, serious irregularities in the performance of duty, and conduct unbecoming of a police officer.

The charges against Diaz were filed in October.

The PNP-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, meanwhile,  is investigating Loot and Garbo. —ALG, GMA News