The Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified on Sunday that its chief, Gen. Nicolas Torre III, has not authorized any fitness instructor to lead a weight loss program for the entire organization.
The alleged weight reduction program, which was led by fitness vlogger Rendon Labador, took place at Camp Crame in Quezon City on June 19. In a memorandum issued on June 21, PNP Directorate for Police Community Relations head Maj. Gen. Roderick Augustus Alba stated that the physical fitness activity was initiated by the Police Community Affairs and Development Group (PCADG) and involved only their members, not the entire PNP.
“In this regard, PNP personnel are directed to refrain from sharing misleading content. The Chief PNP has not authorized any fitness instructor to primarily lead a weight loss program for the entire PNP. Social media officers should exercise caution in posting and sharing content to avoid spreading misinformation that may cause confusion,” the memorandum read.
In a recent media interview, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo mentioned that she has no personal knowledge of any plans to engage Labador as a fitness coach but noted that anyone is welcome to assist in achieving Torre’s directive for all police officers to maintain physical fitness. Torre had previously warned that he would grant a graceful exit to any police officers who fail to comply with his fitness directive.
Labador stated that he agreed to lead the PCADG’s 93-day physical fitness program for free, citing his father’s background as a policeman.
