13 Central Luzon cops with admin cases dismissed in last 4 months

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MABALACAT CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — Thirteen police officers in different parts of Central Luzon were dismissed from the service between January and April this year after facing administrative charges, the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) disclosed on Friday, May 1.

In a statement, the PRO3 said the dismissed individuals were among the 72 police officers whose administrative cases have been resolved this year.

At least 20 of those who faced administrative charges for various offenses were commissioned officers or with ranks of lieutenant and above, while the remaining 52 were non-commissioned officers or with ranks of executive master sergeant and below.

It said 36 of the 72 law enforcers in resolved cases were suspended, two were demoted, five were reprimanded, and 16 were exonerated from charges.

No other details were provided.

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The statement quoted Brigadier General Jess Mendez, PRO3 director, as saying that internal discipline and cleansing remains a priority of the regional police.

He said the PRO3 reaffirms its commitment to uphold professionalism, transparency, and accountability.

Brig. Gen. Jess B Mendez, PRO3 Director, emphasized that internal discipline remains a top priority in ensuring effective and credible policing.

“We continue to strengthen our internal cleansing efforts. Discipline within the ranks is non-negotiable. We will hold accountable those who violate the law, while ensuring that due process is strictly observed,” he added.