Iginiit ni Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Rommel Marbil na “hindi politically-motivated” ang mga kasong isinampa laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte at iba pa.
Matatandaang noong Miyerkules, Nobyembre 27, nang magsampa ng reklamo ang isang police na doktor laban kay Duterte, lider ng security detail nitong si Army Col. Raymund Dante Lachica, at iba pa ng “unlawful acts” kaugnay ng umano’y related assault, disobedience, at coercion na naganap nang ilipat ang chief of staff nitong si Zuleika Lopez mula House of Representatives Detention Center patungong Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) noong nakaraang linggo.
Kaugnay nito, sa isang pahayag sa Facebook post ng PNP nitong Linggo, Disyembre 1, sinabi ni Marbil na “constitutional” na mandato lamang ng kapulisan ang isulong ang batas.
"The PNP remains committed to its mandate to enforce the law without fear or favor. The filing of cases against any individual, regardless of status or political affiliation, is a reflection of our duty to the Constitution and the Filipino people," ani Marbil.
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"If we do not file cases against those accused, what will people say? Takot ang pulis, pangmahirap lang ang pangil ng batas. We cannot allow such perceptions to take root. Our duty is to apply the law to everyone, regardless of their standing, because justice is not selective,” dagdag niya.
Binanggit din ng PNP chief ang natutunan umano noong nakaraang administrasyon kung saan karamihan daw sa mga nabiktima ng Oplan Tokhang ay mahihirap.
"We have seen how inaction, or selective application of the law, undermines public trust—like the ‘tokhang’ criticisms of the previous administration, where victims were perceived to be predominantly from the poor. We refuse to let history repeat itself. The PNP is committed to protecting all sectors of society without bias or prejudice,” saad ni Marbil.
"Our laws must be observed, obeyed, and upheld. This is our sworn duty as law enforcers. It is not about politics, but about ensuring accountability under the legal framework we all agreed to as a democratic society," dagdag niya.
Nangako rin si Marbil sa publikong magtatrabaho ang kapulisan nang may integridad, katapatan at respeto sa karapatang pantao.
"It is this principle that guides us in our work. As law enforcers, we cannot choose whom to apply the law to or make exceptions based on affiliations or relationships. Our mandate is to protect and serve all people equally, without prejudice or discrimination.”
"Let us all remember that the rule of law is the foundation of a just and peaceful society. As the guardians of public safety, we remain committed to this principle for the benefit of the Filipino people," saad pa ni Marbil.
