Pubdate: Fri, 21 Feb 2014
Source: Sunstar Manila (Philippines)
Copyright: 2014, Sunstar
Contact:  http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2304

ILLEGAL DRUGS CASES EXEMPTED FROM 'NO FIRING LINE POLICY'

MANILA -- Suspects and evidences in cases involving illegal drugs can 
be immediately presented to the media, said official said Friday.

In an interview, Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson 
Superintendent Reuben Sindac said showing of suspects and evidences 
immediately after apprehension is an exception to the "no firing line 
policy" as stated in the law against illegal drugs.

On Wednesday, Sindac said PNP chief Director General Alan Purisima 
reiterated the policy that all chiefs of police should assign a 
spokesperson who will entertain queries from the media regarding a 
certain case, the policy involves the "no firing line."

"'Yung firing line 'yun 'yung pagpapapila sa mga nahuling suspects at 
tsaka kukuhanan ng picture o video ng mga media people," he said.

"Kapag illegal drugs 'yung case, 'yun pwedeng ipakita agad sa media 
yung suspect at ebidensya pero pag cases gaya ng murder hindi pwede 
'yung ganun," Sindac added.

Members of the PNP who will not comply with the said policy will face 
administrative cases. (Sunnex)
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