Manila:More than 5,400 police officers in the Philippines faced administrative sanctions between August 26, 2025, and November 4, 2026, as part of the Philippine National Police's (PNP) internal cleansing program.
According to Philippines News Agency, during this period, the PNP resolved 5,002 administrative cases, resulting in penalties for 5,427 personnel. PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. emphasized the organization's commitment to internal accountability, noting that discipline and professionalism must begin within its ranks.
Of the penalized personnel, 1,562 were dismissed, 2,748 were suspended, 838 reprimanded, and 279 demoted. Additional penalties included salary forfeiture, restriction, and withholding of privileges. The primary offenses for dismissal were absence without official leave (AWOL), involvement in illegal drug cases, robbery or extortion, and other serious offenses.
Nartatez underscored the PNP's zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct, stressing the importance of addressing administrative cases through established procedures, ensuring disciplinary actions are evidence-based and follow due process. He stated that correcting internal issues is essential to maintaining public trust in the police force.
