Marcos to PNP: Uphold human rights

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called on the newly-promoted officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to uphold the highest standards of ethics and human rights as he reiterated his administration's zero tolerance policy for corruption and human rights abuses in the government.

President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. administers the oath-taking of the 55 newly promoted star-rank generals of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in a ceremony at the Heroes Hall of Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Last week, 57 generals were also sworn in. In total, over 119 were promoted; however, only 113 were able to attend their oath-taking ceremony. PPA POOL PHOTOS BY: JONSKI CELLONA

In his speech during the oathtaking of the second batch of newly-promoted star rank officers of the PNP in Malacañang, the President insisted that there is no room for corruption and abuse of power in the country's police force and in the government.

«It is imperative that we reiterate our zero tolerance policy for corruption and human rights abuses within the PNP and for that matter, in all of [the] government,» Marcos told PNP officers.

«Sa Bagong Pilipinas na ating itinataguyod, walang puwang para sa hanay ng ating kapulisan ang korapsyon, pang-aabuso sa kapangyarihan, at iba pang katiwalian [at] mga ilegal na gawain (In the new Philippines that we are establishing, there is no room for corruption, abuse of power, and other illegal acts in the police force),» he added.

The President reminded the PNP officials that the foundation of effective law enforcement is «public trust rooted in constant and open public engagement.» «Thus, it is incumbent upon you—our new generals—to prioritize dialogue, collaboration, and