Manila, March 4 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has nullified the order relieving Col. Elmer Ragay, chief of the Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG), pending investigation into the case of an abducted 14-year-old Chinese student.

In an order issued on March 3, PNP Office of the Chief of Directorial Staff officer-in-charge Maj. Gen. Constancio Chinayog Jr. nullified an order dated Feb. 28 "by command" of PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil.

PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo cited Section 9, Rule IV of the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) Resolution No. 11059, which prohibits transfer or detail of police personnel during the election period.

"There was a misappreciation. Sa mata po ng (For) DPRM (Directorate for Personnel and...