MANILA, Aug. 22 -- The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Friday formally filed administrative charges against former Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Director Brig. Gen. Romeo Macapaz for fabricating a case against a whistleblower in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of several "sabungeros" (cockfight enthusiasts).

The Napolcom's Inspection, Monitoring and Investigation Service (IMIS) filed charges against Macapaz before the Legal Affairs Service for grave misconduct and conduct unbecoming of a police officer.

"In the pre-charge investigation, we found probable cause to file an administrative complaint for grave misconduct and conduct unbecoming of a police officer against Brig. Gen. Romeo Macapaz,...