Three Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) cadets were ordered dismissed today for their alleged involvement in an oral sex scandal that rocked the PNPA.
However, PNPA director Chief Superintendent Chiquito Malayo told ABS-CBN News that the three cadets, who remain unnamed, can seek a reversal of their dismissal.
PNP Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said the papers formalizing the three cadets’ dismissal will be signed today. He was quoted by the Philippine Daily Inquirer: “Yes, it’s for signature, if I’m not mistaken, today it (dismissal paper) will be signed for the dismissal of the three cadets.”
According to reports, one of the dismissed cadets forced two plebes to perform oral sex on each other as punishment for failing to follow orders. Two other cadets allegedly watched the sex act and did not do anything to help the plebes. The incident allegedly occurred on Oct. 6.
Rappler reported that the three cadets were found guilty of Grave Delinquency and Conduct Unbecoming of an Officer or committing Acts Inimical or Prejudicial to Good Order or Discipline. They were also charged with hazing, which could land them in jail.
Previously, the PNPA courted controversy when three cadets allegedly assaulted 6 schoolmates who just graduated in March in Camp Castañeda, Silang, Cavite. The students were charged for the crime.
