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Jessie Cruzat

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769414544100G_kmu-0awAAOeCP_cropped_processed_by_imagy.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Earl Joseph Lantin, a fire volunteer in Pasig City, has formally filed a complaint against a police corporal from Marikina City Police Station. 📷 National Police Commission </div>MANILA (UPDATED) -- Pasig City fire volunteer Earl Joseph Lantin has formally filed a complaint against a police corporal from Marikina City Police Station before the Inspection, Monitoring, and Investigation Service (IMIS) of the National Police Commission on Monday.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/24/marikina-cop-relieved-from-post-following-viral-road-incident-1826">READ: Marikina cop relieved from post following viral road incident</a></div>Lantin was accompanied by two witnesses who also swore before the investigating body. This came after the police officer allegedly pursued and obstructed the fire truck driven by Lantin as he was on his way to respond to a fire incident in Sta. Mesa, Manila, on January 20.The Napolcom had already launched a motu proprio investigation regarding the incident, stressing that &quot;the filing of the formal complaint allows for a comprehensive, impartial, and transparent determination of administrative accountability.&quot;The police officer involved was already relieved from his post and placed under the Holding Unit of the Marikina Police Headquarters Support Service (HSS). Napolcom Vice Chairman and Executive Officer Rafael Calinisan emphasized that such action is only the beginning of the accountability process. &quot;&#x27;Yong IMIS natin will be coming up with the recommendation kung &#x27;yong pulis na involved ay tuluyan nilang kakasuhan at kung kakasuhan nila, &#x27;yong formal charge, ay ila-lodge sa ating legal affairs service sa central office kung saan magkakaroon ng hearings at palitan rin ng position papers,&quot; said Calinisan. Calinisan also reiterated that respect for civilians and fellow public servants is central to police professionalism. &quot;Hindi dapat gano&#x27;n. The more that we should use is respect. We should respect all our stakeholders, ang taumbayan and &#x27;yong mga kasama natin sa serbisyo which includes itong fire volunteer,&quot; Calinisan added. &quot;It is tragic. It is sad na ang isang kasama natin ay kinakailangan na mambulyaw ng ating kasama sa serbisyo. Kaya nga nadito &#x27;yong Napolcom to make sure walang mapang-abusong pulis.&quot;The hearing on the administrative case will run for 60 days, after which the Napolcom will issue its decision.&quot;Not to preempt the IMIS pero this is purely grave misconduct. So, kung ito ay punishable ng maaaring suspension, maaaring demotion, maaaring dismissal from the police service,&quot; Calinisan added. The Land Transportation Office earlier suspended the police officer&#x27;s license for 90 days while his vehicle was placed on alarm.The agency also issued a subpoena requiring him to appear on January 29 to explain his side.

Pasig City fire volunteer Earl Joseph Lantin on Monday filed a complaint at the Napolcom against a police officer from Marikina City, who allegedly pursued and obstructed a responding fire truck last week.

Pasig City fire volunteer Earl Joseph Lantin on Monday filed a complaint at the Napolcom against a police officer from Marikina City, who allegedly pursued and obstructed a responding fire truck last week.

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Pasig fire volunteer files complaint vs Marikina cop over 'obstruction' incident

Jessie Cruzat,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 26, 2026 04:05 PM PHT

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Updated January 26, 2026 05:06 PM PHT

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