Nagbabala ang Philippine National Police hinggil sa mga nagkalat na larawan umano sa social media kung saan ginawang costume noong nagdaang Halloween ang uniporme ng pulisya.
Sa kanilang Facebook post nitong Lunes, Nobyembre 3, 2025 saad ng PNP, tila kawalan daw ng pagrespeto sa hanay ng pulisya ang paggamit sa kanilang uniporme bilang costume.
"PNP Acting Chief PLTGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr called the act an outright disrespect to the honor of the entire police force," anang PNP.
Saad pa nila, "PNP Acting Chief PLTGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr called the act an outright disrespect to the honor of the entire police force."
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Tahasan ding pinuna ng PNP ang partikular na halloween costume na kanila raw naispatan sa social media.
Anila, "The photo which circulated widely on social media, showed a man wearing a police uniform with its sleeves cut off, sparking outrage among netizens and law enforcement personnel alike."
Ayon sa Article 179 ng Revised Penal Code, mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ang ilegal na pagsusuot ng uniporme ng mga pulis.
"Under Article 179 of the Revised Penal Code, the illegal use of uniforms or insignia—including the improper wearing of an official police uniform by a non-member—is punishable," giit ng PNP.
Nagpahayag din ng pagkondena sa nasabing viral photo si PNP Acting Chief, PLTGEN Melencio Nartatez, Jr.
“Our uniform carries a history of valor and sacrifice—it represents the people’s trust in us,” ani Nartatez.
Aniya, “To misuse it as a costume trivializes the meaning of service and mocks those who risk their lives to keep our communities safe. This act will not go unpunished; accountability must prevail."
