PAO to police: Don't shoot suspects pleading for mercy

By Arlie O. Calalo

Nov 29, 2022 12:13 am

THE Public Attorney's Office (PAO) on Monday urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership to issue an order against killing a person who was already kneeling and pleading for mercy.

Interviewed by The Manila Times, PAO chief Persida Rueda-Acosta lamented that such unfortunate incidents continue to occur although she opted not to expound, saying there were relatives who were afraid to come out for fear of their lives.

PAO chief Persida Rueda-Acosta

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