PAF says it does not condone misconduct amid rape allegations vs officer | ABS-CBN
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PAF says it does not condone misconduct amid rape allegations vs officer
MANILA — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Tuesday that it “does not condone any form of misconduct.”
MANILA — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Tuesday that it “does not condone any form of misconduct.”
A report earlier claimed that a high-ranking military official is facing rape complaints before a prosecutor’s office after being accused of sexual assault by two junior officers serving as his office assistants.
A report earlier claimed that a high-ranking military official is facing rape complaints before a prosecutor’s office after being accused of sexual assault by two junior officers serving as his office assistants.
While the report did not disclose the name of the military official, PAF said they have “a case of the same nature” undergoing investigation in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) General Headquarters, in accordance with existing rules and procedures.
While the report did not disclose the name of the military official, PAF said they have “a case of the same nature” undergoing investigation in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) General Headquarters, in accordance with existing rules and procedures.
“To protect the integrity of the ongoing proceedings and safeguard the privacy of those involved, the PAF will respectfully refrain from making further comments regarding this issue,” it said in a statement sent to ABS-CBN News.
“To protect the integrity of the ongoing proceedings and safeguard the privacy of those involved, the PAF will respectfully refrain from making further comments regarding this issue,” it said in a statement sent to ABS-CBN News.
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“We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of discipline, professionalism and respect among our personnel,” the PAF added.
“We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of discipline, professionalism and respect among our personnel,” the PAF added.
The joint criminal complaint for rape through sexual assault and attempted rape through sexual assault was filed after a military investigation found prima facie evidence that the official exhibited conduct unbecoming of an officer and conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline, the news article said.
The joint criminal complaint for rape through sexual assault and attempted rape through sexual assault was filed after a military investigation found prima facie evidence that the official exhibited conduct unbecoming of an officer and conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline, the news article said.
The official has been relieved from his post and is currently under restricted custody, it added.
The official has been relieved from his post and is currently under restricted custody, it added.
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