Controversial cop, Patrolman Steve Fontillas, claimed that he voluntarily left the Philippine National Police (PNP) after the alleged pressure he experienced since he started publicly criticizing high government officials.
It can be recalled that despite the non-partisanship rule of PNP, Fontillas criticized President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, PNP Chief Police Gen. Rommel Marbil, and Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III for their decision to surrender former President Rodrigo Duterte before the ICC.
His posts made him instantly popular on social media, but in exchange, he was summoned by his superiors several times and even ordered to undergo a neuropsychiatric test.
“Today I surrender my uniform, my badge, and my gun. I will leave PNP for a moment and I will come back when the right time comes. Masyado na nila akong iniipit at gingipit dahil ako ay maliit lamang. Pero sa isang labanan, hindi masama ang umatras dahil kapag umatras ka, hindi naman ibig sabihin na tapos na ang laban,” said Fontillas.
“Yes, I will surrender my power as a police officer. But I will never surrender my power as one true brave fighter. I will fight for my right. I will fight for my freedom. And whatever happens, I will never give a damn!” he added.
As of writing, PNP has yet to confirm if Fontillas left the organization or if he was removed for not following the organization’s regulations.