10 Laguna cop chiefs facing administrative complaints

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines — Ten chiefs of police in this province are facing administrative complaints for failing to attend the state of the province address of Gov. Sol Aragones.

Six lieutenant colonels and four majors are among the respondents in a complaint filed by the Laguna police investigation and detective management office.

The officials reportedly violated a memorandum circular regarding neglect of duty issued by the National Police Commission.

They were directed to explain in writing the reasons for their failure to attend the event.

Two of the respondents claimed they were not informed about the event while one said he attended another activity marking a mayor’s 100 days in office.

Others said they had to undergo scheduled drug tests or attend a lecture on anti-crime prevention.

Although they have explained their absence, the officials are reportedly not yet free from the charges as they failed to secure a clearance from the office of the acting provincial police director allowing them not to attend the event.