CHR to launch probe on relieved PAOCC spox for allegedly slapping POGO worker
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CHR to launch probe on relieved PAOCC spox for allegedly slapping POGO worker
MANILA -- The Commission on Human Rights said its office in Central Luzon will look into the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Spokesperson Winston Casio after he allegedly slapped a worker of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO).
MANILA -- The Commission on Human Rights said its office in Central Luzon will look into the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Spokesperson Winston Casio after he allegedly slapped a worker of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO).
In a statement on Wednesday, the CHR said it will assess any potential human rights violations that may have occurred in the incident.
In a statement on Wednesday, the CHR said it will assess any potential human rights violations that may have occurred in the incident.
"The Commission Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the alleged mistreatment of a Filipino national committed by Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Spokesperson Winston Casio. The CHR Region III will launch its own investigation to address the matter," it said.
"The Commission Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the alleged mistreatment of a Filipino national committed by Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Spokesperson Winston Casio. The CHR Region III will launch its own investigation to address the matter," it said.
PAOCC confirmed on Tuesday that Casio was relieved from his post amid investigation on the incident.
PAOCC confirmed on Tuesday that Casio was relieved from his post amid investigation on the incident.
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Casio was asked to submit a written explanation on his alleged "mistreatment" of the Filipino worker of the raided POGO in Bagac, Bataan on October 31. Video of the incident has circulated on social media.
Casio was asked to submit a written explanation on his alleged "mistreatment" of the Filipino worker of the raided POGO in Bagac, Bataan on October 31. Video of the incident has circulated on social media.
"We note the swift response of the PAOCC in addressing this incident. We believe that by promptly requiring Mr. Casio to provide an explanation and temporarily relieving him of his duties demonstrates the institution’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and the ethical conduct expected of a public office," the CHR said.
"We note the swift response of the PAOCC in addressing this incident. We believe that by promptly requiring Mr. Casio to provide an explanation and temporarily relieving him of his duties demonstrates the institution’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and the ethical conduct expected of a public office," the CHR said.
Casio said he sent a PAOCC staff member to check the situation after they announced that the Filipino POGO workers could go home since they could not hold all of them in their detention facility.
Casio said he sent a PAOCC staff member to check the situation after they announced that the Filipino POGO workers could go home since they could not hold all of them in their detention facility.
However, a POGO worker allegedly went at the office and flashed his middle finger.
However, a POGO worker allegedly went at the office and flashed his middle finger.
Casio then summoned the said worker and reprimanded him for disrespecting PAOCC.
Casio then summoned the said worker and reprimanded him for disrespecting PAOCC.
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"Sabi ko, 'Sige hindi kita kakasuhan, pero bibigyan kita ng mahinang mag-asawang sampal.' Sabi niya, 'Sir, yung sampal na lang.' So sinampal ko siya, mag-asawa, pak pak. Ang problema, nabigyan ko pa ng apo, naging tatlo," Casio told Teleradyo Serbisyo.
"Sabi ko, 'Sige hindi kita kakasuhan, pero bibigyan kita ng mahinang mag-asawang sampal.' Sabi niya, 'Sir, yung sampal na lang.' So sinampal ko siya, mag-asawa, pak pak. Ang problema, nabigyan ko pa ng apo, naging tatlo," Casio told Teleradyo Serbisyo.
Casio admitted that his actions were wrong and said he's "willing to face the music."
Casio admitted that his actions were wrong and said he's "willing to face the music."
CHR however said Casio must remember that he is a public official and must uphold respect, professional integrity in his actions, as stated in the Civil Service Code of Ethics. It pointed out that any acts of aggression or violence may destroy the trust of the public.
CHR however said Casio must remember that he is a public official and must uphold respect, professional integrity in his actions, as stated in the Civil Service Code of Ethics. It pointed out that any acts of aggression or violence may destroy the trust of the public.
"As a government official, Mr. Casio, along with all government personnel, are bound by the highest ethical standards of public service, as outlined in the Republic Act No. 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees," the statement read.
"As a government official, Mr. Casio, along with all government personnel, are bound by the highest ethical standards of public service, as outlined in the Republic Act No. 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees," the statement read.
"While reports indicate that the man involved allegedly made an offensive gesture toward the PAOCC official, the Commission believes that such behavior does not justify any form of physical retaliation from a public official," the Commission added.
"While reports indicate that the man involved allegedly made an offensive gesture toward the PAOCC official, the Commission believes that such behavior does not justify any form of physical retaliation from a public official," the Commission added.
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The CHR called for a full and impartial investigation on the incident to ensure accountability.
The CHR called for a full and impartial investigation on the incident to ensure accountability.
"We urge all public servants to commit to respecting the rights and dignity of all Filipinos, regardless of the situation, in adherence to the values enshrined in our Constitution and laws," it said.
"We urge all public servants to commit to respecting the rights and dignity of all Filipinos, regardless of the situation, in adherence to the values enshrined in our Constitution and laws," it said.
Casio is relieved of his responsibilities until the completion of the probe.
Casio is relieved of his responsibilities until the completion of the probe.
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