Cops under fire for peeing in Malacañang tree after Duterte face-to-face

Some cops are in hot water for allegedly urinating in front of a balete tree in Malacañang after their face-to-face meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday.

According to a 24 Oras report by Saleema Refran, the incident would be investigated by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).

NCRPO director Chief Superintendent Guillermo Eleazar said he was no longer surprised by what the policemen did.

"Hindi na ko labis na nagtataka dahil kung galing man 'yun sa mga taong nandoon eh ito nga 'yung tinutukoy na police scalawags na pinadala natin doon," Eleazar said.

A total of 102 policemen assigned in the National Capital Region, Central Luzon and Calabarzon were presented to Duterte.

Duterte berated the cops who were facing charges for illegal activities, such as rape, robbery-extortion, kidnap for ransom, serious illegal detention, illegal drugs, grave misconduct, and neglect of duty.

The President warned that he would have these cops "killed" if they will continue their ways.

"Tumaas na ‘yung respeto ng tao sa ating mga pulis. Kayo 'yung salot. Hindi ko maintindihan p— ina. Alam mo sa totoo lang, prangkahan ko ngayon ang buong Pilipinas, 'pag ganun kayo ng ganun, p—ina_ papatayin ko talaga kayo. Masiguro ninyo 'yan. Wala na akong magawa sa inyo mga ulol kayo," Duterte said.

"I will review your cases. Kayong may mga kasalanan na sindikato sa droga, sindikato sa corruption, meron akong special unit habang buhay bantayan kayo at ‘pag nagkamali kayo nang konti, sabihin ko patayin kayo." he added. —Anna Felicia Bajo/JST, GMA News