MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Wednesday chided the Philippine National Police (PNP) for seemingly declaring “war against love” instead of against the Covid-19 pandemic when it discouraged couples from showing public displays of affection (PDA).
The PNP leadership should clarify the pronouncement made by its spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Idebrandi Usana, on PDA, Recto said in a statement.
“On its face, his statement seems to be a police declaration of war on love, and not on Covid. If these are the new rules of romantic engagement during LDR—Love in Duterte’s Rule—then I believe that the President would not agree to it,” the senator said.
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