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Sinas says 'natuwa, nahihiya' over Duterte defending him, mañanita

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/tvpatrol/11/16/4-star-official.jpg"/><figcaption>The new 4-star official.Debold Sinas recently assumed the highest post of the Philippine National Police.</figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - Philippine National Police chief Gen. Debold Sinas on Monday thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for defending him against critics.</p><p>Duterte earlier said he has forgiven Sinas over the latter&#x27;s mañanita birthday party during Metro Manila&#x27;s enhanced community quarantine. Sinas was then the chief of the Metro Manila Police, tasked to enforce the strict lockdown.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/14/20/duterte-forgives-sinas-for-maanita-defends-his-appointment-as-pnp-chief">Duterte forgives Sinas for ‘mañanita’, defends his appointment as PNP chief</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/09/20/dutertes-pick-for-top-cop-causes-stir-over-killings-lockdown-party">Duterte&#x27;s pick for top cop causes stir over killings, lockdown party</a></li></ul><p>&quot;I&#x27;d like to thank the President for the trust and confidence. Ako po ay, parang nahihiya na ko kay President, lalong [dinedepensahan] na po niya ulit ako tungkol po doon sa mañanita, ilang araw pa lang na ganon,&quot; Sinas said during his first flag raising ceremony in Camp Crame.</p><p>(I am sort of ashamed to the President because he defended me about the mañanita just days after I was appointed chief PNP.)</p><p>&quot;So I have mixed feelings. Natuwa ako pero (I&#x27;m happy but) at the same time nahihiya (I&#x27;m ashamed). I&#x27;m very happy for the support of the President for me as his chief PNP. Thank you very much Mr. President, rest assured of our best in police service.&quot;</p><p>In May, Sinas drew public ire over a mañanita, or pre-dawn birthday serenade, at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City that allegedly violated the 10-people limit on gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.</p><p>He and his subordinates are facing administrative and criminal charges over the gathering.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/13/20/debold-sinas-birthday-party-a-big-no-no-dilg-coronavirus-lockdown">Police official&#x27;s lockdown party a &#x27;big no-no&#x27;: DILG</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/15/20/debold-sinas-administrative-charges-over-birthday-party-lockdown">Sinas, high-ranking cops charged with administrative cases over lockdown &#x27;mañanita&#x27;</a></li></ul><p>Duterte is &quot;very much aware&quot; that cases against Sinas remain pending and is &quot;merely indicating his intent to act with liberality, in consideration of General Sinas’ overall performance as a career police officer,&quot; Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/10/20/sinas-facing-2-maanita-complaints-doj-says">Sinas facing 2 mañanita complaints, DOJ says</a></li></ul><p>Duterte may only issue executive clemency after a person has been found guilty, he said.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/15/20/doj-on-sinas-pardon-duterte-may-issue-executive-clemency-after-guilty-charge">DOJ on Sinas &#x27;pardon&#x27;: Duterte may issue executive clemency after guilty verdict</a></li></ul><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PO91HiuukBs?enablejsapi=1"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Philippine National Police chief Gen. Debold Sinas on Monday thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for defending him against critics.</p>

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Debold Sinas on Monday thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for defending him against critics.