MANILA, Philippines — With less than a year before the national elections, members of the nation’s police force have been warned by its top official against engaging in partisan politics.
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Guillermo Eleazar said police officers “have no business in politics” unless they resign and run for an elective post or openly support a candidate.
“Aking pinaaalalahanan ang ating mga pulis na huwag na makigulo pa o makisawsaw sa mundo ng pulitika. Huwag po tayong magpagamit sa mga pulitiko na may hindi magandang agenda dahil sa huli, ikasisira lang natin ito,” the chief said in a statement.
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