PNP denies involvement in Rep. Duterte video or affidavit leak

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has denied any involvement in the creation or release of a video allegedly showing Representative Paolo Duterte in an altercation at a Davao City establishment.

The PNP stated that it does not possess any CCTV footage related to the incident and that the circulating videos did not originate from or were released by any PNP unit or personnel.

However, PNP chief Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil stated that the PNP is subpoenaing the owner of the CCTV to obtain a copy of the footage for evidence, as they do not currently possess it.

Furthermore, the police force denied any role in the dissemination of the complainant's affidavit, emphasizing that the document was not released by the police.

The PNP clarified that it has no official part in the circulation of the affidavit and respects the ongoing legal process, noting that the case has been filed with the Department of Justice.

Any inquiries or requests for clarification regarding the matter should be directed to the Department of Justice, as the PNP has no official involvement in the case's public disclosure.