Jamias to pursue charges vs Binay

MANILA, Philippines - Eastern Police District director Senior Superintendent Elmer Jamias yesterday vowed to pursue the charges he filed against Vice President Jejomar Binay for allegedly berating him and other police officers during a standoff at the Makati City Hall in June.

Jamias said he has submitted his complaint of direct assault and threat against Binay to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) legal division.

“The complaint is under review by the NCRPO. I gave a sworn statement to the Southern Police District (SPD) investigators, who endorsed it to the regional level for review,” Jamias told reporters at Camp Crame in Quezon City.

Jamias, then deputy director for administration of the SPD, led his men in serving the suspension order issued by the ombudsman against Binay’s son, Makati Mayor Jejomar “Erwin” Junjun Binay.