FULL TEXT PNP chief Alan Purisima’s resignation letter

Republic of the Philippines
NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, PNP
Camp Crame, Quezon City

H.E. BENIGNO S. AQUINO III
President of the Republic of the Philippines
Malacañan Palace
Manila

Excellency:

The past few days have been very difficult for me, my family and friends. I can only surmise that things may have been even more difficult for you, Mr. President.

In this regard, I am tendering my resignation as Chief, Philippine National Police, so that His Excellency may have more room to act and move, to address the situation which is affecting the whole nation.

While we had a successful mission against terrorism in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, this came at a very high cost. Allow me to express my sympathies to the families of my fellow SAF policemen. Yes, I once was a SAF member and I know the sacrifice each and every member devotes to his job. To this, my salute to the brave and gallant 44 SAF personnel.

In closing, MR. President, I wish to express my gratitude for having given me the opportunity to serve our country and for standing by me in every critical situation.

Through all the years of service as the Chief PNP, let me assure you Mr. President, that the “Tuwid Na Daan” has been my guiding principle and inspiration.

Maraming salamat po.

Very respectfully yours,

Alan La Madrid Purisima
Police Director General
Chief, PNP