Manila, Feb. 11 -- More police officers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been named respondents in a complaint filed in connection with a hazing incident in Basilan.

From 12 earlier this week, the number has ballooned to 54 as of Wednesday, according to Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuano.

"Mula sa unang 12 na nasampahan ng kaso sa prosecutor's office, umakyat na sa 54 ang mga sinampahan ng kaso batay sa patuloy na imbestigasyon (From 12 cases filed with the prosecutor's office, the number has increased to 54 amid the ongoing investigation)," Tuano said in a press briefing at Camp Crame, noting that the number could still go higher as the investigation continues.

He ...