MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar on Thursday maintained there was never a directive for policemen to profile community pantry organizers.
This comes as Congress started its investigation into the issue, which had many individuals complaining and fearing for their safety.
Eleazar said no such order came from him and that Interior Secretary Eduardo Ao’s instruction to protect community pantry organizers is very clear.
“Gusto ko po linawin na walang direktiba mula sa PNP National Headquarters o mula sa aking opisina na magsagawa ng anumang profiling sa kanila ang ating mga police personnel,” the PNP chief said in a statement….
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