Three members of the Philippine Navy were involved in an altercation outside a bar in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Video footage shows a sailor assaulting members of the local government’s Anti-Crime Task Force who attempted to break up the fight. The Navy stated it is investigating the incident and coordinating with local authorities.
Three members of the Philippine Navy were involved in an altercation against a group of men outside a bar in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan early morning Thursday.According to a report in State of the Nation, members of the local government’s Anti-Crime Task Force attempted to break up the fight. Instead, video showed a would-be peacemakers being strangled and punched by one of the sailors.The injured ACTF member said he will file a case against the serviceman who accosted him.
The Navy said it is investigating the incident and coordinating with local authorities.“May ginagawa na pong imbestigasyon para malaman ang buong detalye ng nangyari. Makakaasa po kayo na ang nararapat na aksyon ay aming gagawin base sa resulta ng imbestigasyon,” said Navy’s Naval Forces West in a statement.
Philippine Navy Altercation Bar Fight Anti-Crime Task Force Investigation
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