PNP official sacked for sexual harassment

MANILA, Philippines — A police official was sacked from his post after a subordinate accused him of sexual harassment.

The official with the rank of lieutenant colonel was relieved from his post as a commander of a police unit in Quezon City on April 22 and was placed on floating status while an investigation is underway on the offenses he allegedly committed.

Sources said the victim is a patrolwoman who accused the official of sexual misconduct.

The victim has lodged a complaint before the Internal Affairs Service. Other details about the sexual harassment were unavailable as of Friday afternoon.

Sought for comment, Philippine National Police public information officer Col. Jean Fajardo confirmed on Friday the official was indeed relieved from his post.

Fajardo declined to disclose other details, citing the sensitive nature of the case and the victim’s request for privacy.