PRC told to act in case of BFP personnel

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THE wife of a dismissed marine officer has called anew on the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to act on her complaint against a nurse employed by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) for allegedly having an illicit affair with her husband.

Faiza Mutlah Utuali accused Senior Fire Officer 2 (SFO2) Reyca Janisa P. Palpallatoc of engaging in an affair with her husband, which she claims violates professional and moral standards. Utuali lamented the PRC has yet to act on the case she filed against Palpallatoc, who is now reportedly in hiding abroad.

“My complaint was submitted to the PRC a month ago, but to date, I have not received any response from its officials,” Utuali said.

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In her complaint, Utuali described the relationship as “shameless, immoral, and abominable conduct,” which she claimed created a toxic workplace environment.

Utuali emphasized that Palpallatoc’s actions violate the ethical standards set for both government employees and licensed nurses. She cited violations of Board of Nursing Resolution No. 220, Series of 2004, Republic Act No. 9173 (Philippine Nursing Act of 2002), and Board Resolution No. 425, Series of 2003.

Palpallatoc also faces a warrant of arrest issued by a Pasay City court for charges of illegal recruitment allegedly committed within the BFP.

Manila Second District Representative Rolando Valeriano, chair of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, issued a strong reminder to government employees, particularly those in uniformed services, to uphold moral standards and respect family values.

“Uniformed personnel, such as those in the BFP, police, and military, must serve as moral exemplars. Their personal actions reflect the integrity of the institutions they represent. Such behavior erodes public trust,” Valeriano said.

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