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Palace: Barangay chiefs at 'superspreader' events can be arrested
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that barangay leaders present during mass gatherings that evolve into super-spreader events can face warrantless arrest.
President Rodrigo Duterte previously warned barangay leaders that they would be the first to be apprehended if they permit such gatherings within their jurisdiction, citing dereliction of duty.
Roque clarified that law enforcers are authorized to conduct warrantless arrests if they witness a crime firsthand.
He explained that a barangay captain's presence at a super-spreader event, knowing about the violation and failing to prevent it, would constitute sufficient grounds for a warrantless arrest based on dereliction of duty.
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