PNP chief apologizes to Padilla over Muslim inmate discrimination

PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. apologized to Senator Robin Padilla on Wednesday for the apparent discrimination against Muslim inmates during a hostage-taking incident.

Padilla accepted the apology and met with Azurin at PNP headquarters, emphasizing the need for police officers to undergo education on cultural and religious sensitivity.

Azurin vowed to strengthen programs promoting cultural and religious sensitivity among police officers to prevent future incidents of discrimination.