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- The PNP has ordered an investigation into a Manila police officer who allegedly pointed and used his firearm during a road altercation with a motorcycle rider in Sta. Ana on May 12

- The officer was on election duty at a polling center when the incident occurred and has since been relieved and reassigned to a holding unit

- Formal charges of grave misconduct and conduct unbecoming of a police officer have been filed against him, and he has been disarmed pending investigation

- PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil reminded all motorists to remain disciplined and patient during traffic encounters to avoid similar confrontations

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched an investigation into a road altercation involving a police officer who allegedly brandished his firearm during a heated argument with a motorcycle rider in Sta. Ana, Manila.

According to a statement released Friday, May 16, PNP Chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil ordered the Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (IMEG) to probe the incident, which took place along F. Manalo Street in Barangay 897 on May 12.

Initial reports indicate that the police officer, who was assigned to a polling center as part of election security operations, engaged in a verbal altercation with the rider.

The argument escalated to the point where the officer reportedly drew his firearm and struck the rider.

Fortunately, a responding officer from the police assistance desk at the polling center intervened and brought both parties to the barangay hall to settle the matter.

As part of immediate disciplinary measures, the officer has been relieved of his duties and reassigned to the District Personnel Holding and Accounting Section of the Manila Police District.

He has also been disarmed while the investigation is ongoing.

Formal charges of grave misconduct and conduct unbecoming of a police officer have been filed against him.

PNP Chief Marbil emphasized the importance of discipline and patience among motorists, especially during traffic encounters.

“Let us be responsible and respectful on the road,” he said, urging both officers and civilians to remain calm in stressful situations.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, Arnie Benedicto, the Barangay Captain of Lantad, Silay City and the primary suspect in the fatal shooting of the supporters of the incumbent mayor of the said city, has surrendered to the authorities. It can be recalled that early on Monday, May 12, 2025, news about the fatal shooting that resulted in two deaths and seven injuries spread like wildfire online. The shooting incident is claimed to be linked to alleged vote buying monitoring activities. Witnesses say the violence erupted after Benedicto reportedly fired upon volunteers of “Team Ugyon” who were monitoring alleged vote-buying activities outside a property associated with “Team Asenso.”

Still in other news, a 65-year-old man, Nestor Rensales, died after voting in Oas, Albay during the midterm elections. Rensales, a stroke survivor, felt dizzy and collapsed shortly after casting his vote at Oas South Central Elementary School, ABS-CBN reported. His wife shared that he insisted on voting despite the heat and early crowd, believing his vote still mattered. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

Source: KAMI.com.gh