2 Manila cops dismissed over viral traffic incident — Napolcom

Inquirer.net - Nov 11, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Two Manila cops involved in a viral traffic incident along Taft Avenue were dismissed from service, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) said Wednesday. According to commission in a statement, the Napolcom en banc unanimously voted to dismiss Patrolmen Algrene Ar-ar Mirano Alcause and Jerome Caballa Toledo of the Manila Police District (MPD)

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