MANILA, Dec. 1 -- Nine police officers in Navotas City accused of torturing two murder suspects have been relieved from their posts, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday.

Among those removed from the posts was the chief investigating officer, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuano said in a press briefing in Camp Crame.

Without identifying them, Tuano said the nine are facing grave misconduct, serious irregularities in the performance of duty, conduct unbecoming of a police officer, and violation of the Anti-Torture Act before the Internal Affairs Service (IAS).

"Sila ngayon ay mga relieved at nasa District Personnel Holdings and Accounting Unit of NPD (They have been relieved from their posts and are now under the custo...