The National Police Commission will pursue charges against Philippine National Police generals and two colonels allegedly linked to illegal drugs, Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos said on Monday.
"We are doing this so that the cases will continue even if their courtesy resignations are accepted," he said. According to Abalos, Napolcom also recommended to the president to accept the courtesy resignation of the two generals and two colonels allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade. Abalos, meanwhile, said the erring officials may also face criminal charges after former PNP chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. filed a complaint affidavit against the two generals before the Napolcom for grave misconduct and grave neglect of duty.
“Aantayin namin ang sulat ng Malacanang kung tatanggapin nila ito o hindi. Pero ito ang importante, maski tanggapin ang resignation, tuloy-tuloy ang kaso laban sa mga ito. Hindi lamang sila magre-resign, ang kaso ay tutuloy,” he added.