The Philippine National Police said only 11 high-ranking Philippine police officers — three generals and eight colonels — had yet to resign as of Jan. 20, after a quit call that seeks to cleanse their ranks of links to the illegal drug trade. READ:
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“We still encourage them to submit [their courtesy resignations] so in some way, they can be totally cleared from whatever the outcome of the evaluation and review of individuals’ involvement in illegal drugs,” he added. “The PNP will be the one to study if there are indicators that they had been involved in illegal drug activities during their incumbency as third-level officers,” he said. Retiring officers who will be evaluated could still get retirement benefits.
In a global report, the global watchdog said drug war killings, communist tagging and attacks against journalists continue to damage the country’s democratic institutions. Meanwhile, Mr. Azurin said police had seized about P81 million worth of illegal drugs in 1,831 drug operations from Jan. 1 to 16. Experts have said the Marcos government should enforce the law and prosecute top generals with illegal drug ties instead of asking them to quit.
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