The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has placed one of its own employees under investigation and ordered mandatory drug testing and psychological evaluation following his arrest in a gun-brandishing incident involving a transport network vehicle service (TNVS) driver along EDSA in Quezon City.
Police Inspector III Jaime Hermogenes Flores Jr., assigned to NAPOLCOM’s Inspection, Monitoring and Investigation Service (IMIS), was arrested after allegedly threatening a driver following a vehicular collision near Robinsons Galleria on June 12, 2026. Initial police findings indicated that Flores may have been intoxicated at the time of the incident and allegedly drew a firearm during the altercation. He now faces a complaint for grave threats before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office.
During a press briefing, Flores apologized to the victim, his family, and the agency, admitting responsibility for his actions. “Humihingi po ako ng tawad,” he said, acknowledging that he failed to meet the standards expected of a government employee.
NAPOLCOM Commissioner Rafael Vicente Calinisan said the agency opted to present the case publicly as part of its commitment to transparency and accountability, stressing that the incident does not reflect the institution as a whole.
He also issued an apology to the public, assuring that the case will be handled without special treatment. “We are brave enough to accept this incident. We will continue to serve the public with integrity,” he said.
Flores has been relieved of duty and placed under the administrative holding unit while NAPOLCOM issued a show-cause order requiring him to explain why he should not face administrative sanctions.
As part of its internal accountability measures, NAPOLCOM ordered all IMIS personnel to undergo surprise drug testing and psychological evaluation. The agency said a preliminary investigation is underway to determine whether formal administrative charges will be filed based on evidence.