The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday disclosed that a total of 3,611 cases involving cops were resolved from 1 April 2024 to 28 April 2025, citing the implementation of the Zero Tolerance Policy for rogue police officers.
Among these cases were 1,288 dismissals, 172 demotions, 1,456 suspensions and various other disciplinary actions, such as salary forfeitures, reprimands and restrictions.
PNP chief Police General Francisco Rommel Marbil has warned anew cops to refrain from performing misconduct while on duty as he reiterated his commitment to the PNP’s zero-tolerance policy after the arrest of seven officers for extorting a Chinese businessman during a checkpoint operation in Parañaque City.
Four officers from Police Station 14 in Quezon City were taken into custody following an investigation that uncovered mishandling of evidence and violations of standard procedures during an Oplan Galugad operation.
One of the officers is facing charges after being caught on video assaulting a minor in Quezon City.
Meantime, the entire District Special Operations Unit (DSOU) of the Eastern Police District, along with its director were relieved from duty following extortion allegations linked to the arrest of two Chinese nationals.
Eight DSOU members are now under restrictive custody, with criminal charges filed against them.
“This incident serves as a stark reminder that any officer who betrays the trust of the Filipino people will face the full force of the law,” Marbil warned the police officer.
He also underscored that the “PNP will take swift and decisive action to expel such officers from the service and ensure they are held accountable for their actions.”