A police officer from the Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) is currently under investigation for allegedly extorting money from a Philippine National Police (PNP) applicant. According to PRO NIR, the complaint was filed with the Bacolod City Police Office, although the exact timing of the report was not disclosed. The officer purportedly demanded and received money in exchange for assistance with the recruitment process, with further payments requested later. PRO NIR director Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño has committed to ensuring a thorough and impartial investigation into the matter. The PNP has reiterated its stance on zero tolerance for misconduct, including extortion, and has encouraged anyone else who may have faced similar situations to come forward. The PNP stressed that recruitment is based solely on qualifications and does not require any financial payments.