MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered the immediate start of legal proceedings against a police corporal caught on video pointing a gun at a civilian in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte.
In a statement on Friday, June 26, 2026, Nartatez condemned the officer, who was assigned to the Sapang Dalaga Municipal Police Station in Misamis Occidental.
Nartatez Condemns Officer's Actions
“The actions displayed in the viral video are a complete betrayal of the badge and the trust our citizens place in us. We hold our officers to the highest standards of professional conduct,” Nartatez said.
“There is no room in the PNP for anyone who uses their position to intimidate or threaten the very public we are sworn to protect. I have zero tolerance for such display of arrogance,” he added.
Incident Details
The incident is believed to have occurred at around 8:30 p.m. on June 21 at a store in Barangay Antipolo, Dapitan City. CCTV footage that later went viral on social media showed the police corporal allegedly pointing a gun at a civilian during an argument.
Following the incident, the Misamis Occidental Police Provincial Office relieved the police corporal from his post. He was placed under restrictive custody at the Police Provincial Office and disarmed while the investigation continues. A criminal complaint has also been endorsed to the Dapitan City Prosecutor’s Office.
Urgent Legal Proceedings Ordered
“I have directed the concerned units to expedite all administrative and criminal proceedings with the highest sense of urgency,” Nartatez said.
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has also ordered its own investigation into the incident.
Officer's Previous Cases
It was learned that the police corporal already had pending administrative and criminal cases, including those related to alleged violations of Republic Act 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act. He also has a pending criminal case before the Family Court in Dapitan City.
Nartatez also ordered a review of existing personnel management policies and recommended stricter measures for police officers facing cases involving violent incidents.
