MANILA, Philippines — (Updated 12:40 p.m.) Philippine National Police leadership on Saturday ordered the relief of the intel officer who sought a list of lawyers representing communist rebels from the Calbayog Regional Trial Court. "The pressure of crafting a detailed report apparently took a toll on him and eventually prompted him to commit a serious breach of policy." Eleazar added that the PNP is confirming whether similar actions were taken by police elsewhere. "I, on behalf of the men and women of the Philippine National Police, sincerely apologize for this reckless behavior," he said. For Olalia, all legal remedies should be on the table as the move undetaken by Calabria "puts every lawyer at risk."

Source: Philippine Star March 13, 2021 04:31 UTC