MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police chief Guillermo Eleazar on Tuesday ordered the immediate filing of criminal cases and summary dismissal proceedings against a drunken policeman who had shot dead a 52-year-old woman in Quezon City. Hensie Zinampan was seen confronting Lilybeth Valdez who had gone to a “sari-sari” store for some cigarettes. ADVERTISEMENTInitial investigation revealed that on May 1, Zinampan and Valdez’s son had a drunken fistfight, after which the policeman threatened to harm the family. Last week, Valenzuela police shot dead 18-year-old Edwin Arnigo, who was diagnosed with autism, during a raid on an illegal cockpit. This is an extreme manifestation of President Duterte’s brand of macho-fascism, which seems to have taken root in the PNP,” Brosas said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 01, 2021 20:48 UTC