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PNP condemns use of police uniform as Halloween costume in Makati
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will investigate and charge a Halloween partygoer identified as Dha Isidro for wearing a police officer's uniform as a costume.
Acting PNP Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated that misusing the uniform trivializes service and mocks those who risk their lives, vowing accountability.
The PNP cited Article 179 of the Revised Penal Code concerning the illegal use of uniforms or insignia.
National Police Commission (Napolcom) Vice Chairperson and Executive Officer Rafael Calinisan announced that Isidro will be summoned to the Napolcom office on Monday.
Calinisan emphasized that such an act shows disrespect to actual police officers and their service.
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