ROMUALDEZ TO PNP: PRESERVE PEOPLE’S TRUST, CONFIDENCE
SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez warned of the threat to law and order by the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo.
Romualdez said the Philippine National Police (PNP) led by chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. should act with dispatch to restore law and order before the people totally lost their trust and confidence on them.
“This act of violence is reprehensible. This is a direct challenge to the authorities,” Romualdez said.
“Kailan lang, siniguro sa akin ng PNP Chief sa meeting namin na gagawin nila ang lahat para matigil ang mga patayan na nangyayari sa ating bansa. I hold him to his word. Tulad ng mga kababayan natin, ayaw kong mawalan ng tiwala sa ating kapulisan,” he said.
“I expect the National Police to act with dispatch in arresting those responsible for this dastardly act. Stop lawlessness in the land and restore peace and order in our communities. That is your sworn duty,” the Speaker said.
“Hindi na puwede ang puro pangako. Kailangan natin ng agarang aksyon,” Romualdez added.
