MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said that 908 personnel were sanctioned from August 26, 2025 to April 15, 2026 as part of its zero-tolerance policy on misconduct.

Of the total, 326 officers were dismissed from service, including 32 Police Commissioned Officers, 289 Police Non-Commissioned Officers, and five non-uniformed personnel. The PNP also recorded 53 demotions, 199 suspensions, and 26 reprimands. Another 304 cases resulted in dismissal or exoneration following due process.

Based on PNP data, absence without official leave (AWOL) was the top reason for dismissal with 118 cases, followed by other grave offenses (44) and robbery or extortion (33).

The list of violations also included cases of arbitrary detention, unlawful arrest, violation of domicile, and maltreatment of prisoners, totaling 24 cases. Meanwhile, 23 cases involved violations of Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act.

The PNP said other grave offenses included murder, illegal discharge of firearms, graft-related cases, rape, kidnapping, and estafa.

“All underwent administrative and legal processes before penalties were imposed,” the PNP said.

Drug-related offenses accounted for 24 cases, including 13 personnel who tested positive for illegal drugs and 11 linked to drug-related activities. Other violations included breaches of Republic Act 11053 or the Anti-Hazing Act (12 cases), Section 38 of Republic Act 10591 or planting of evidence (8 cases), and violations of the Anti-Torture Act (2 cases).

PNP chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the cases represent only a small portion of the organization’s personnel.

“Ang nakararami sa ating mga pulis ay patuloy na naglilingkod nang may propesyonalismo, katapatan, at dedikasyon sa tungkulin (Majority of our police officers continue to serve with professionalism, honesty, and dedication to duty),” he said.

Fire volunteer files complaint vs. MPD officers

Meanwhile, a fire volunteer has filed an administrative complaint before the National Police Commission (National Police Commission) against two officers of the Manila Police District for alleged obstruction, harassment, and intimidation during a fire response in Tondo, Manila.

In a sworn statement, the complainant said their team responded to a fire in Barangay 121 on April 15 when a police officer allegedly blocked their firetruck along Mata and Capulong Streets, forcing it to stop and reverse.

The complainant also alleged that the officer confronted them aggressively, cursed, and acted as if he would draw a firearm. “Despite this, he got out and blocked our car; in my observation, he seemed to be under the influence of alcohol. He rammed the firetruck, cursed, pointed at me, and identified himself as a police officer, while acting as if he was going to pull a gun,” the statement read.

An April 16 meeting reportedly led to a written apology from the officer involved. However, the complainant alleged that another police officer later attempted to obtain the names of the fire volunteers, raising concerns over their safety.

“This is where I started to fear for my security with their questioning of our names; that the two brothers, who are both policemen, harassed the Barangay staff to write our names,” the statement added.

The complaints filed include Grave Misconduct and Conduct Unbecoming of a Police Officer.