THE Philippine National Police (PNP) defended a controversial police officer whose return to service on orders of President Rodrigo Duterte drew flak.

At a press conference on Friday, PNP spokesman Dionardo Carlos said the reinstatement of Supt. Marvin Marcos was part of the police's "established procedure," particularly for personnel facing administrative and criminal charges.

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