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No room for foreigner's arrogance in ECQ implementation –Lacson
Senator Panfilo Lacson stated that arrogance and disrespect towards law enforcers have no place in the Philippines, especially during the ongoing battle against COVID-19.
Lacson lauded the police for their difficult work, particularly in implementing the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
He cited an incident in Makati City where a foreign national allegedly challenged the authority of arresting police officers with arrogant and demeaning behavior.
The senator criticized netizens who unfairly criticized the police based on an edited video of the incident.
Lacson emphasized that claiming to be an "investor with 80 employees" does not grant the foreigner the right to confront and berate a police officer performing their duty.
He suggested that the Bureau of Immigration should investigate the matter and initiate deportation proceedings if warranted.
Lacson reiterated that in the face of the COVID-19 threat, the country must unite, and arrogance should not be tolerated.
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