CSG revamp: Over 50 officers relieved

MANILA, Philippines — The chief of the Philippine National Police Civil Society Group (CSG) has implemented a third round of revamp, relieving over 50 officers amid allegations of corruption and other irregularities.

A total of 30 ranking officials, 17 non-commissioned officers and five non-uniformed personnel were relieved from their posts as part of the internal cleansing, CSG director Maj. Gen. Roberto Fajardo announced over the weekend.

Fajardo said the highest official affected by the revamp was a police colonel, whom he refused to name.

He said the officers were put on floating status over alleged malpractices and too much familiarity with clients of the CSG. 

Fajardo said intelligence operatives confirmed the irregularities committed by the officers, such as extorting fees for processing and release of documents.

He noted that there were also fake licenses issued for firearms and security guards. 

This is the third reshuffle ordered by Fajardo, with a total of 69 personnel relieved since he took over the CSG post last year. 

Fajardo said he would continue the quarterly revamp until he gets complaints from the public against CSG officers. 

He urged complainants to come forward so that administrative charges may be filed against the relieved officials. 

The CSG supervises private security, protection and detective agencies as well as the licensing and registration of firearms and explosives. Fajardo said the CSG has been able to expedite processes and transactions to ensure a three-day rule in line with the Ease of Doing Business law.