Senators on Friday scoffed at the “unprofessionalism” shown by Philippine authorities who fetched fugitive dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo in Indonesia.
Photos went viral showing Interior and Local Government Sec. Benhur Abalos and PNP Chief Director Gen. Rommel Marbil “smiling” during a photo shoot and selfie with Guo or Guo Hua Ping.
Abalos, reportedly running for senator, was bashed by netizens on social media.
Senators also denounced the demeanor of arresting officers from the National Bureau of Investigation and Bureau of Immigration who turned Guo’s apprehension into a “fanfare.”
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian stressed that all law enforcers should show professionalism and proper decorum especially in arresting fugitives.
“It’s really bad for law enforcers to take selfies with a criminal and post their pictures on social media,” noted Gatchalian.
“We should not tolerate this attitude of our law enforcers,” he added.
Gatchalian and Sen. Risa Hontiveros led the Senate investigation on the illegal POGO operations in the country and the alleged involvement of Guo.
Sen. Joel Villanueva feels frustrated over what he described as “embarrassing” attitude of the officials and arresting officers.
“What a disaster! Disaster to say the least,” he expressed.
DOJ Usec. Raul Vasquez vowed to call the attention of the NBI to be more professional amid a euphoria od success in finally arresting a fugitive who “made a joke” of our law enforcement.
