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MMC backs Abalos' call for courtesy resignation of PNP top brass

Published Jan 6, 2023 02:04 pm

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) expressed strong support to Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos' call asking all generals and colonels of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to tender courtesy resignation as part of efforts to purge personnel involved in illegal drug trade.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Jan. 5, MMC President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora announced the passage of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Resolution No. 23-01, Series of 2023 which solidifies the council's support to Abalos' initiative.

“The Metro Manila Council composed of the MMDA Chairman, the 17 Metro Manila Mayors and the representatives of the Metro Manila Vice Mayor’s and Councilor’s Leagues supports it as well as there is already a majority vote as of this statement,” Zamora said.

“These reforms are necessary in order to regain the trust and respect of the people for the PNP as well as to recognize the hard work and sacrifice of the police force in achieving a drug-free Philippines,” he added.

Upon the statement's release, Zamora said majority of the mayors have already signed the resolution.

Some local chiefs have already expressed their support to the secretary's move to eradicate illegal drugs in the police ranks.

“Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (SILG) Benhur Abalos asked officials of the Philippine National Police from full colonels up to generals to file courtesy resignations and allow a five-person committee to review their records and conduct background checks specifically to determine their involvement in the illegal drug trade. This call to cleanse the service was made in order to safeguard the integrity of public service and restore public trust and confidence in the Philippine National Police,” Zamora said.

The mayor said the city government of San Juan supports Abalos’ initiative to cleanse the PNP top brass, adding that “with Sec. Abalos’ call for courtesy resignations comes a process of review by a committee which will ensure that due process will be observed and their work continues until the courtesy resignations are accepted.”

Navotas City Mayor John Rey Tiangco also aired his support to the secretary's call.

"We bow to the wisdom of Sec. Abalos in asking all generals and colonels of the Philippine National Police to tender their courtesy resignation amid the “ninja cops” issue. For sure, his pronouncement was borne out of vital intelligence reports and information that he possesses as a long-time chief executive and the current DILG chief," Tiangco said.

"Cleaning house is by no means easy, but it is crucial as we strive to root out the drug problem. This shows how serious and committed Sec. Abalos is in eradicating illegal drugs," he added.

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte also backed Abalos' call for the courtesy resignation of the PNP's top brass, saying that his call is a move to remove “bad eggs” in the hierarchy of the PNP, who serve as protectors and coddlers of drug syndicates.

“The Local Government of Quezon City, through our QC Anti-Drug Abuse Advisory Council (QCADAAC), is fully aware of the extent and depth of the illegal drug problem, not just in our city, but in the entire country. We believe in the wisdom of Secretary Abalos, and trust that with due process accorded to the police officers in the review of their records, those who have nothing to hide should not worry. In fact, officers who are truly performing should benefit from such laudable efforts from the side of the DILG,” Belmonte said.

“This bold move will help get rid of unwanted members of the police force. The prevalence of illegal drugs can only be solved through a comprehensive, whole of nation approach, and I believe the challenge issued by the Secretary is a timely and necessary intervention,” she added.

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