BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Training Institute (PNPTI) strongly condemns the alleged rape incident of a female police trainee inside the Cordillera Administrative Region Training Center (CARTC), Teacher’s Camp, Baguio City.

The PNPTI confirmed that a case has been formally filed with the concerned Prosecutor’s Office and administrative processes are underway.

“We reiterate that there is no place in the Philippine National Police (PNP) for abuse of authority or misconduct. The PNPTI assures the public that justice will be served with speed, transparency, and accountability. Those found guilty will face the full force of the law – no exceptions.”

While following due process, the PNPTI reaffirms its commitment to maintaining a safe, secure, and respectful training environment for all police trainees and personnel.

The PNPTI calls on all its members to uphold the highest standards of discipline, integrity, and professionalism, and remain steadfast in their duty to serve and protect the Filipino people.

It may be recalled that a 23-year-old female police trainee filed a complaint of rape against her 41-year-old instructor after she was allegedly sexually assaulted twice, the incidents of which occurred on January 20, 2026 at around 2:00 a.m. and again on February 8 at around 1:00 p.m. inside the CARTC barracks.

It was learned that the suspect has been placed under restrictive custody, disarmed, and transferred to the PNP training headquarters in Canlubang, Laguna, pending the filing of criminal and administrative charges under Republic Act No. 8353.

CARTC Academic Chief Lieutenant Colonel Maila Alog said the training center maintains a “zero tolerance” policy for any form of abuse involving trainees.