08/10/2024
𝐂𝐏𝐍𝐏 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐔𝐆𝐀 𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, GENERAL ROMMEL FRANCISCO D MARBIL, has directed a comprehensive investigation not only into the murder of retired General Wesley Barayuga but also into the internal processes that led to his inclusion in a drug watch list posthumously.
"We are committed to thoroughly investigating the brutal murder of Gen. Barayuga, but equally important is the need to audit our internal mechanisms that may have contributed to this erroneous association," Chief PNP MARBIL said.
Following Barayuga's ambush and his subsequent inclusion in a drug watch list, GENERAL MARBIL emphasized the urgency of reviewing and refining PNP’s procedures in identifying individuals for crime-related lists, extending beyond drug cases.
"We must dig deeper into why General Barayuga's name appeared on a drug list after his death. This highlights a critical need to scrutinize and overhaul our processes," GEN. MARBIL declared.
He stressed that the inclusion of individuals on any crime-related list should be based on solid evidence and undergo a stringent validation process. GEN. MARBIL also said that any flaws in these mechanisms could undermine not only the organization but also the public trust it seeks to uphold.
"Our internal systems must be airtight. We need to ensure that every name on a crime-related list is supported by credible intelligence and goes through a rigorous validation process. This is essential for maintaining the integrity of the PNP and protecting the lives and reputations of those involved," the Chief PNP stressed.
GEN. MARBIL also confirmed that the PNP has initiated a full review of its processes to prevent similar errors in the future. He emphasized that transparency, accountability, and accuracy are non-negotiable in police operations.
"We are committed to upholding the highest standards of justice and fairness. General Barayuga’s case is a stark reminder of the importance of constantly refining our procedures," Gen. Marbil further stated.
He called on the public to come forward with any information that could help solve Barayuga’s murder, reaffirming the PNP’s determination to deliver justice while safeguarding due process and ensuring that no individual is unjustly included in any crime list.
