A police officer from Rizal has been placed under restrictive custody following a viral video showing him handcuffing a senior citizen in Taguig City. The incident, which sparked public outrage, prompted swift action from the Philippine National Police (PNP).
In the video, the officer is seen restraining an elderly man with handcuffs during an apparent altercation. The PNP stated that the officer's actions are under investigation, and he will face administrative and criminal charges if found to have violated protocol.
The senior citizen's family has expressed relief that the incident is being taken seriously, while civil rights groups call for stricter guidelines on the use of force against vulnerable individuals.