Manila, Dec. 18 -- Seventeen Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel, including a town police chief, have been relieved from their post over an alleged drinking session while on duty in Eastern Samar province, an official said over the phone on Wednesday.
Police Regional Office (PRO) 8 (Eastern Visayas) public information chief Lt. Col. Analiza Catilogo-Armeza said those involved were 16 officers, including the chief of the Dolores Municipal Police in Eastern Samar, and a non-uniformed personnel (NUP).
The police chief was sacked for command responsibility.
Posts circulating on social media show a group of policemen having a drinking session inside a police station, reportedly as part of their Christmas party.
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