MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday denied that it tortured one of the suspects in the killing of Drug Enforcement Group (DEG) officer Staff Sgt. Renato Casauay Jr. in Bulacan last January. Police officers allegedly illegally arrested Oliver Mauricio, son of journalist Orlan Mauricio, and tortured him after he was linked to the killing, according to the National Press Club (NPC). “With regards to that allegation, we categorically deny [it],” PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a press briefing in Quezon City. “We follow due process. If they have evidence, they should file […]... Keep on reading: PNP denies torture in arrest of Bulacan cop slay suspect