Cop faces rap for alleged sexual harassment of patrolwoman

Bulacan cop faces charge for alleged sexual harassment of a patrolwoman

By: - Reporter / @FArgosinoINQ
/ 04:04 PM June 10, 2024

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MANILA, Philippines — A patrolwoman was reportedly sexually harassed by a police major in Bulacan last June 7, according to the authorities.

In a report on Monday, Bulacan police identified the suspect as Major Gerardo Navarro.

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Police said Navarro reportedly went inside the Women and Children Protection Desk office along Barangay Poblacion in Plaridel where the victim was taking a nap.

Awakened by the suspect’s hug, the victim tried to stop Navarro, who allegedly continued touching her body.

The cop reportedly left only after she cried for help.

Navarro will face complaints for violating Republic Act 7877 or the Anti-Sexual Harassment Law, police said.

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