Report Quezon City Police Chief Relieved After Viral Video of Officer Misconduct

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The district director of the Quezon City Police District, Police Brig. Gen. Melecio Buslig Jr., has been removed from his position following a viral video that exposed alleged abuses by a police sergeant. This high-profile case highlights strict accountability measures within the Philippine National Police (PNP).

 

Police Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, head of the PNP, emphasized that removing Buslig demonstrates the principle of command responsibility. Marbil stated, “The relief of Police Brigadier General Buslig is a firm demonstration of command responsibility and a reminder that accountability does not stop at the individual level—it starts at the top.” He reinforced that such measures are vital to maintaining the integrity of the police force as protectors, not perpetrators.

 

The incident emerged when Police Maj. Gen. Anthony A. Aberin, director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), noted Buslig's failure to inform him promptly about the misconduct and the actions taken in response. Aberin stressed the necessity of immediate reporting to ensure timely interventions. Discovering the operative steps from the Baler Police Station commander, Aberin highlighted the need for immediate communication in such serious matters.

 

Following the incident, Police Col. Randy Glenn Silvio was appointed as the officer-in-charge of the QCPD. The controversy began when the involved police sergeant, allegedly intoxicated, unlawfully entered a complainant's home in Quezon City's Barangay Damayan on April 22. The sergeant confronted and accused the homeowner of wrongdoing, resulting in a heated exchange and allegedly injuring the complainant’s minor daughter.

 

 

 

The altercation was caught on video, which quickly went viral on social media, prompting swift action from police authorities. The sergeant was subsequently disarmed, arrested, and now faces multiple criminal and administrative charges, underscoring the PNP’s zero-tolerance policy.

 

Maj. Gen. Aberin reiterated the no-tolerance stance against police misconduct, affirming that officers who break the law will face arrest, charges, and removal from the PNP. "NCRPO’s policy against police officers who are violating the law is non-negotiable," Aberin asserted. "There is no second chance for police scalawags."

 

This incident serves as a stern reminder of the PNP's commitment to upholding law and order, ensuring all police personnel act with integrity and respect for the communities they serve.

 

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Manila Bulletin

 

-- 2025-04-22