Quezon city: The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has ordered the dismissal of seven Caloocan police officers tagged in the illegal arrest and detention of Jayson dela Rosa, whose case went viral after his son died of leptospirosis which he contracted while wading in flood waters in search of his then missing father.

According to Philippines News Agency, Napolcom vice chair and executive officer Raphael Calinisan announced at a press conference in Quezon City that the commission reached a unanimous decision during deliberations last weekend to terminate all officers involved. Dismissed from the service were Capt. Romel Caburog, Lt. Jeffren Aganos, Master Sgt. Ryan Candelario, Staff Sgt. Stephen Somlani, Staff Sgt. Darwin Indiongco, Cpl. Marvin Resumadero, and Staff Sgt. Rodolfo King Bautista.

The commission filed the administrative cases in September against the seven Caloocan police officers over the alleged illegal detention of Dela Rosa. They were charged with grave misconduct, grave dishonesty, oppression, incompetence, and conduct unbecoming of a police officer. 'This is a strong message that abuses in the ranks of the PNP will not be tolerated,' Calinisan said.

Dela Rosa was initially picked up in Caloocan in July for alleged theft. He was held for days without being properly processed or presented to his family. Calinisan said the ruling showed the commission's firm stance against abuses in the police service, adding that every complaint filed before Napolcom will be thoroughly evaluated.

"The Commission remains firm in its mandate to cleanse the police service of erring personnel," Calinisan added. 'We owe it to the public to ensure that the Philippine National Police upholds professionalism, integrity, and respect for the rule of law,' he added.