- GILBERT BAYORAN
The Police Regional Office 6 issued a statement Tuesday, Aug. 29, that it has not authorized solicitations by any person, using the name of P/Brig. Gen. Sidney Villaflor, regional police director of Western Visayas.
“We want to categorically deny any involvement or authorization of such solicitations by any person associated with PRO6, or even by our Regional Director himself,” said regional police spokesperson, P/Maj. Mary Grace Socorro Borio.
“We take these allegations very seriously and are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in all our dealings,” Borio stressed.
She added that while the PNP “values the trust and confidence of its stakeholders, partners, especially the public that we promised to serve with dignity, respect, and honesty”, the PNP has strict protocols and guidelines in place, and solicitations, in any form, are not allowed.
Borio urged anyone who has received any unauthorized solicitation claiming to be on behalf of P/Brig. Villaflor, to report it to the nearest police station.
“As we investigate these allegations thoroughly, we remain committed to our mission of serving the community with highest discipline, honesty, dedication, and love to the country and our fellowmen,” she said./GB
