Cops in hot water for photo with Mark Anthony
MANILA, Philippines – Two policewomen are in hot water for posting on social media their photo with actor Mark Anthony Fernandez after he was arrested for alleged possession of a kilo of marijuana in Angeles City on Monday night.
Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa ordered the policewomen, who have yet to be identified, to explain their actions to the PNP internal affairs service.
Dela Rosa said the police might be accused of double standard.
He expressed concern that police officers would take selfies or photos with showbiz personalities instead of focusing on their duty to enforce the law.
Dela Rosa, however, admitted that the policewomen could have simply been star-struck with Fernandez.
Senior Superintendent Dionardo Carlos, PNP spokesman, said he did not see anything wrong with the photo, but echoed Dela Rosa’s reminder to police not to give special treatment to celebrities.
Fernandez, 37, is being held at the Angeles City police station.
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