MANILA, Philippines – Amid a standing order of President Rodrigo Duterte for policemen to not drink in public places, two lawmen were reportedly caught drinking inside an eatery in Quezon City on Monday. Senior Supt. PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde earlier said that dismissal from service awaited policemen found disobeying the order. With this incident, Albayalde reiterated his warning to all PNP personnel “to always conduct themselves in a disciplined and professional manner that would enhance the public image of the police, and not tarnish it.”Meanwhile, PNP spokesperson Senior Supt. Bernard Banac said the PNP would continue to pursue its internal cleansing program and not hesitate to dismiss erring personnel from the service.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 19, 2019 06:18 UTC