Manila: Uniformed personnel must be "impartial and nonpartisan," Malaca±ang emphasized on Tuesday, in response to a police officer's viral comments against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. following the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

According to Philippines News Agency, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro expressed that any President would be taken aback by the behavior exhibited by the uniformed personnel. Castro reiterated the expectation that such personnel should maintain impartiality and refrain from partisan activities.

The National Police Commission has initiated an investigation and is pursuing administrative charges against Pat. Francis Steve Tallion Fontillas, who is part of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD). Fontillas faced scrutiny following his partisan remarks on social media concerning Duterte's arrest.

Fontillas had posted a now-deleted message on his official Facebook page on March 11, warning the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Interpol against actions towards Duterte, referring to him as "Tatay Digong." The post was deemed a threat rather than a warning.

Castro highlighted that Fontillas's actions were in clear violation of regulations concerning uniformed personnel. She affirmed that such conduct, which incites unrest, would not be tolerated by the Palace.

The QCPD has taken action by filing a complaint against Fontillas with the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office for inciting to sedition, as per Article 142 of the Revised Penal Code, and in relation to the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that Fontillas had been reassigned to the District Personnel and Holding Admin Section since February 20 but has been marked absent without official leave since March 6.