Pakistanis, Romanian nabbed for disrespecting flag

AUTHORITIES in Cavite arrested three Pakistanis and one Romanian after they were caught allegedly disrespecting the country’s national flag, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Sunday.

The PNP identified the suspects as Sharoon Manzoor, 29; Shahid Manzoor, 45; and Shamail Jalal, 36, all from Pakistan, and Romanian Loan Oprescu, 36.

“Disrespecting the Philippine National Flag is a grave violation that demands our utmost attention and must not be disregarded. It is our duty to uphold the honor and dignity of our flag, and individuals found guilty of such acts will be held accountable under the law,” PNP chief Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr. said. They were caught on June 26 for al- legedly violating Section 34 of Republic Act 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, police said.

“Reports revealed that the suspects were caught in the act of disrespecting the Philippine National Flag. They were observed pulling and damaging the flag before discarding it in a grassy area near the camp,” the PNP said in a statement.

SAMAL DANCERS.

Dancers from Samal Island in Davao Del Norte perform as they help welcome the new slogan “Love the Philippines” of the Department of Tourism, which launched a culture, heritage, and arts caravan dubbed “Philippine Experience” in various districts on the Island.

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