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Palace: Sinas' fate up to DILG after protocol breach
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Debold Sinas is under investigation for allegedly skipping COVID-19 health protocols during his visit to Oriental Mindoro on March 11, the same day he tested positive for the virus.
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque stated that the fate of Sinas rests with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), which has supervision over the PNP.
This is not the first time Sinas has faced scrutiny for health protocol breaches, referencing a previous "mañanita" event for which he and others face charges.
Vice President Leni Robredo emphasized that as a public official, Sinas should set an example and has no excuse for potentially spreading the virus.
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