8 cops in Jemboy killing dismissedPeople pay respects to 17-year old Jerhode Jemboy Baltazar in his wake in Navotas City on August 11, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — Eight police personnel involved in the killing of 17-year-old Jemboy Baltazar have been dismissed due to evidence showing they attempted to escape accountability over the incident. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez approved the dismissal of eight police officers due to “substantial evidence” that they were “administratively liable” for Baltazar’s killing in August. RELATED: ‘Buhay pa sana anak ko’: Cops barred Jemboy Baltazar's father from retrieving his bodyCarpio and dela Cruz were dismissed for serious grave neglect of duty because they did not personally supervise their team during the operation, the resolution read. Once dismissed, the police officers will lose their benefits, and they will be permanently barred from holding any other government positions.

Source: Philippine Star September 15, 2023 15:02 UTC