Manila, June 4 -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines National Capital Region Chapter (IBP-NCR) on Wednesday formally signed a memorandum of agreement to institutionalize free legal education and aid for police personnel.

The MOA, signed at the NCRPO in Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City, lays down a shared commitment among the three institutions to empower law enforcement officers through legal education, capacity-building, and policy development.

The agreement covers extensive topics such as warrantless arrests, Miranda rights, case handling procedures, and respect for constitutional rights, all vital in ensuring lawful and rights-based policing.

Under the agreement, IBP-NCR...