Manila, June 22 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday released a clarification that its chief, Gen. Nicolas Torre III, has not authorized any fitness instructor to lead a weight loss program for the entire organization.

The supposed weight reduction program, led by fitness vlogger Rendon Labador, was held at Camp Crame in Quezon City on June 19.

In a memorandum issued June 21, PNP Directorate for Police Community Relations head Maj. Gen. Roderick Augustus Alba said the physical fitness activity was initiated by the Police Community Affairs and Development Group (PCADG) and involved only their members, not the whole PNP.

"In this regard, PNP personnel are directed to refrain from sharing misleading content. The Chief PNP ha...