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March 17, 2021
TOP officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) met on Tuesday, March 17, 2021, to renew their commitment to work together and strengthen their communication line for faster resolution of the killings of judges, prosecutors and member of the legal profession.
In a joint statement, the PNP and the IBP said they will collaborate with each other within the parameters of the Lawyer Security and Justice memorandum of agreement that the two institutions signed in March 2020 which aims to protect members of the legal community from any kind of violence.
"The PNP leadership does not sanction or tolerate the use of unnecessary/unreasonable force; illegal/questionable methods, or abuse of authority in pursuing its mandate to enforce the law and maintain peace and order; It shall hold accountable and discipline any police officer or employee who acts in violation of the Constitution, law, or regulations,” the two groups stated.