"As OIC PNP, I will be taking over the affairs of the PNP temporarily and until such time that our Chief PNP fully recovers," he said. "Right now, the Chief PNP is doing well and I am in constant communication with him for consultation especially on matters that require his attention and guidance." "Amid this development, the PNP leadership renews call for members of the organization and the general public to continue strictly observing health safety protocols," Eleazar said. Low-risk contacts, or those who observed minimum health protocols, will still be allowed to report to their respective offices as long as they continue to maintain public health standards. The PNP did not further comment on whether minimum health standards were breached during the event attended by Sinas.

Source: Philippine Star March 12, 2021 04:31 UTC