QCPD files charges against cop for anti-Marcos posts and threats

On Monday, March 17, 2025, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) filed charges against Patrolman Francis Steve Tallion Fontillas for posting videos critical of President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr.'s administration and threatening the International Criminal Court's case against former president Rodrigo Duterte.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is preparing additional criminal and administrative charges, including inciting to sedition under Article 142 of the Revised Penal Code in relation to the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, for his threats and political statements.

QCPD Acting Director Col. Melecio Buslig Jr. confirmed Wednesday that Fontillas faces five administrative cases, including grave misconduct, conduct unbecoming a police officer, and three counts of less grave neglect of duty for failing to comply with lawful orders and violating PNP social media guidelines.

Records show Fontillas has been absent without official leave since March 6, despite claiming he was on leave. His firearm was also recalled in February after he failed to attend a scheduled psychiatric examination.

Fontillas' reason for leave of absence is for medical examination but he failed to present a medical certificate and did not take his neuro-psychiatric exam as scheduled on March 17. The QCPD will coordinate with Facebook Philippines to turn down Fontillas' page.

If Fontillas does not return to duty after 30 days from March 6, he will be subjected to summary dismissal proceedings.