Philippine officer facing threats charges to undergo mental evaluation

A police officer in the Philippines will undergo a neuropsychiatric exam due to threatening social media posts. Patrolman Francis Steve Fontillas made these posts after the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte on March 11. The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced the decision after Fontillas reported to the Quezon City Police District last Friday. PNP Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo stated that the evaluation will help determine Fontillas' mental fitness for police service. He has been placed under restrictive custody while the assessment takes place. Fontillas previously refused a neuropsychiatric exam on March 17. The Quezon City Police Department has filed a complaint against Fontillas for inciting sedition. Along with this charge, he faces five administrative cases for being absent without official leave from March 6 to 19. The situation continues to develop as authorities assess his mental health and conduct further investigations.