Senator Leila de Lima has sought a Senate probe to look into the alleged “palit-puri” (sex-for-freedom) scheme in the Philippine National Police (PNP), where police officers allegedly rape suspects or their relatives in exchange for freedom from charges. 930, urging the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality to investigate on the alleged sexual advances committed by the police. In filing the resolution, De Lima noted the recent alleged sexual abuse against a 15-year-old girl by a rookie policeman. READ: This time, 2 QC cops held on ‘palit-puri’ rapsDe Lima said amid these reports, the government should increase its attention on the abuses allegedly committed by the police against women. /jeRELATED STORIESAlbayalde cries ‘totally unfair’ over ‘palit-puri’ claimNGO: Drug war worsens ‘palit-puri’ADVERTISEMENTEleazar denies rape in arrests a practice among copsRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 12, 2018 04:59 UTC