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The Armed Forces of the Philippines has warned its soldiers that they will be facing charges if they violate the rules in manning checkpoints in the country.
AFP-Public Affairs Office Chief Col. Ed Arevalo made the reminder after soldiers were tasked to join the Philippine National Police in conducting checkpoints in Metro Manila and Mindanao; following President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of ‘state of lawless violence.’
The AFP leadership reminded its men to remain calm, courteous, and professional when inspecting vehicles.
According to Col. Arevalo, they are not allowed to open vehicles and or ask the passengers to disembark from their cars.
They are only allowed to inspect or touch the bags of a motorist if they were given permission of the owner to do so.
The AFP official added that all checkpoints should be well-lit and soldiers and police conducting checkpoints should be in their uniforms.
“Failure to comply with these reminders could result in the filing of administrative sanctions and other charges,” said Arevalo.
Meanwhile, Col. Arevalo is asking the public to cooperate with the ongoing checkpoints because their main purpose is to avoid any terror group from inflicting danger to the community.
“We would like to enlist the willing cooperation of our Kababayans in this endeavor to suppress lawless violence and prevent the spread of similar violent incidents in other parts of the country,” said Arevalo.
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