The Quezon City Police District filed a case of inciting sedition against a policeman for alleged social media posts criticizing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr over the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte last week for crimes against humanity filed before the International Criminal Court (ICC).

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said Monday night it filed a complaint against Patrolman Francis Steve Fontillas before the city prosecutor.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said Fontillas made politically charged social media posts about Duterte’s arrest.

"The PNP is a pillar of law and order, not a platform for personal or political agendas. Let this serve as a warning, any police officer who undermines our core values of integrity, service, and professionalism will face the full force of the law,” Marbil said in a statement.

PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said Fontillas entered the police service in 2021.

Fajardo said Fontillas was short tempered and had mood swings, which prompted him to undergo a neuro psychiatric evaluation.

“After taking medication ay pinayagan ulit siya mag-report,” Fajardo told reporters in a phone interview.

Police records show Fontillas was placed on floating status by the QCPD last Feb. 20 and has been absent without leave or AWOL since March 6. DMS