Over 32,600 erring cops sanctioned since 2016, reports PNP

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it had sanctioned 32,698 police officers between July 1, 2016 and Nov. 26, 2025 for violations of law enforcement rules. Nine thousand twenty-seven officers were dismissed from the service; while 1,725 were demoted; and 15,311 were suspended following the resolution of administrative complaints during