PNP Chief Sinas “Nahiya” As Duterte Defended His Mañanita
SINAS REACTS TO DUTERTE – Newly-appointed PNP Chief Debold Sinas Says “Nahiya ako” after President Duterte defended his Mañanita celebration.
During the early days of the coronavirus outbreak, several health protocols were placed to prevent the spread of the virus. Among these protocols was the banning of large gatherings such as large birthday parties.
However, according to Siñas, he didn’t have a birthday celebration. Instead, he emphasized that what he had was a Mañanita. As such, the event has become one of the most controversial issues amid the quarantine.
But recently, President Duterte himself defended Sinas regarding the issue. Furthermore, Duterte said that if Sinas would be found guilty regarding the Mañanita incident, he would be pardoned.
Duterte explained that it was not Sinas’ fault that the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) threw him a surprise birthday Mañanita. Sinas and 18 other officers faced criminal and administrative complaints due to the controversial event.
Still, many were surprised that President Duterte would promote Sinas despite the controversy. According to an article from Inquirer, Sinas said:
I’d like to thank the President for the trust and confidence. Ako po ay, parang nahihiya na ako kay President. Lalong dinepensahan po niya ulit ako tungkol po doon sa mañanita…
I have mixed feelings. Natuwa ako pero (I am happy but) at the same time nahihiya (embarrassed) . I am very happy for the support of the President for me as his Chief PNP. Thank you very much, Mr. President. Rest assured of our best in police service
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