Philippine National Police (PNP) Spokesperson PBGEN Jean Fajardo revealed that they were planning to subject Patrolman Francis Steve Fontillas to a neuropsychiatric exam to know the reason for his posts online.
It can be recalled that Fontillas went viral on social media after he posted several messages against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his superiors over the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
He even encouraged other policemen to show dissent against the PNP.
In a statement, Fajardo said that Fontillas’ post might indicate a sign of a mental health problem.
“Makikita mo naman at mararamdaman sa kanyang mga pananalita na hindi ito ordinaryong police na gusto lang magpahayag ng kanyang damdamin,” said Fajardo.
“He is challenging the duly constituted authorities and ito ang tintingnan natin ngayon … at dinodocument natin lahat ‘yan at para ang isang police na patrolman challenging not only the PNP leadership pati na rin ‘yung ating Pangulo, at hindi natin ito mapapalagpas,” she added.
According to QCPD, Fontillas had been AWOL for a week despite the officer claiming that his leave of absence from March 6 to 19 was approved.