Marcos: Corruption has no place in the police force

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Tuesday vowed that his administration would never condone wrongdoings among police ranks, noting that rogue cops will be dealt with in accordance with the law. 

During the 124th Police Service Anniversary held at the Philippine National Police headquarters in Camp Crame, Marcos said part of the threat to national security are the police officers who had committed wrongdoings and abuse of power. 

''Huwag din natin kalimutan na bahagi ng banta sa seguridad ang mga nasa hanay na bumabaluktot mismo ng ating layunin. Aanhin pa ang pinakamodernong kagamitan kung may ilang pulis pa rin ang umaabuso sa kapangyarihan?'' Marcos said during the 124th Police Service Anniversary.

(Let us not forget that part of the security threats are the rouge cops who do not abide by their duty. What is the use of the most modern assets if there are some police scalawags?) 

''We will continue to investigate and hold these people accountable within the bounds of the law. We do not condone wrongdoings among those who are sworn to uphold the law and to protect the citizens of our Republic. Inuulit ko, walang lugar ang katiwalian sa ating kapulisan (I repeat, corruption has no place in the police force),'' he added.

Though the rate of crime incidents had gone down, Marcos said the figure alone could not allay public fear. He said the number of crime incidents from June 2024 to June 2025 decreased as compared to the preceding period. 

''As public servants, we do not ask people to celebrate statistics if their experiences tell a different story,'' Marcos said. 

''We must regain the trust of the public through more decisive and responsive actions. I believe the PNP is now on its right track,'' the President said. 

Further, Marcos said the government would continue to modernize the PNP as criminals, at present, use technology for their illegal schemes. 

So far, the police force has drones and other advanced technologies that complement police operations, enabling the cops' capabilities to protect, to monitor, and to respond with greater precision.

''But technology will never replace the importance of your presence on the ground. These tools are only effective as the men and women who wield those tools,'' Marcos said.

''Be assured that the government stands with you, behind you all – every hour of every day – as you continue to carry out your mission and build a safer and more peaceful Bagong Pilipinas,'' he added. —KG, GMA Integrated News