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A Grim Lesson for Rogues in Uniform [People’s Journal]

From Alfred Dalizon’s column in People’s Journal: I fully agree with former Senator Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson when he declared that the conviction of a former policeman for the brutal killing of two teenagers in 2017 along with the resulting law transferring the training of police recruits to the Philippine National Police should help spell the end for “drug-related” torture and murder – and other abuses involving rogues in uniform.

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Lacson: Ex-Cop’s Conviction for Teens’ 2017 Murders a Grim Lesson for Scalawags in Uniform

The conviction of a former policeman for the brutal killing of two teenagers in 2017, along with the resulting law transferring the training of police recruits to the Philippine National Police (PNP), should help spell the end for “drug-related” torture and murder – and other abuses involving scalawags in uniform.

Former Senator and PNP chief Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson stressed this as he noted the grim lesson from the conviction of former Police Officer 1 Jeffrey Perez should reinforce the improved training for police recruits as provided by Republic Act 11279 – which he sponsored after investigating the case in the Senate.

“A stern lesson from the past has been served to our future policemen. The conviction of ex-PO1 Perez, along with the improved training of police recruits as provided by RA 11279, should drive home the message that there is no room for unfit and erring police officers, a.k.a. ICU Cops – the Inept, Corrupt and Undisciplined,” said Lacson.

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Advisory, Hearings/Investigations

Advisory on the Senate hearing for September 19

Please be informed that the hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs regarding recent killings will not push through on Tuesday, as per Committee Secretary Claire Fuentes-Olay.

We will update you on the rescheduling of the hearing soonest. Thank you.

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Advisory, Hearings/Investigations

Advisory on today’s Senate hearing

Due to inclement weather, the hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs regarding recent killings will not push through today, as per Committee Secretary Claire Fuentes-Olay.

We will update you on the rescheduling of the hearing. Thank you.

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