2 MPD cops sacked over unprotected bus terminal

MANILA, Philippines -  Manila Police District (MPD) director Chief Superintendent Roberto Rongavilla relieved yesterday two of his men for their failure to secure the police assistance desk at the Philippine Rabbit bus terminal in Sta. Cruz, Manila.

Police Officers 3 Jay Allen Paras and Gerardo Blen were transferred to the MPD’s District Public Safety Battalion while administrative charges are being prepared against them, according to Rongavilla.

Sta. Cruz police station chief Superintendent James Afalla, as part of his command responsibility, was also directed to explain why there were no police officers at the bus terminal, Rongavilla said.