TWO police officers assigned to the Davao City Police Office have been relieved from their posts after they were found moonlighting as unauthorized security escorts for Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday.
PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil said the two officers, as well as their immediate supervisors, are now facing administrative charges for grave irregularities in the performance of duty.
“Tama kayo, meron kaming nakita sa video na apat — dalawang pulis at dalawang Armed Forces. Doon sa dalawang pulis, they are not authorized, they are moonlighting,” Marbil said in a press briefing.
“Sinurender nila ‘yung firearms nila pati IDs nila pero nag-AWOL (absence without official leave) sila,” he added.
The two police officers were identified through a viral video showing Duterte allegedly mauling a man inside a bar in Davao City last February 23.
“Sabi ko nga, maliban kayo sa madi-discharge ‘yung dalawang pulis namin for moonlighting, kasama ‘yung commanders nila for allowing them, for not accounting,” Marbil said.
“Hindi mangyayari ang moonlighting kung hindi dadayain ang report nila. Once we file dishonesty, that’s perpetual disqualification from any government post. So ito ‘yung babala sa mga pulis natin — make sure to take your job religiously,” he added.
The PNP is also investigating why the officers failed to prevent the alleged mauling.
