The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Saturday ordered the dismissal of a police officer for posting sexually suggestive and indecent content on social media.
Police Staff Sergeant Alexis Karil O. Sabater, who used the online handle ‘Semi Pogi,’ uploaded videos between April and June 2025 showing acts described by Napolcom as degrading to women, including slapping a woman, forcing her to eat food, simulating sexual acts, and appearing in police uniform without authorization. Some clips also depicted children drinking milk while he consumed alcohol.
Napolcom Vice Chair Rafael Calinisan said in a statement that the videos were ‘a clear insult to the dignity of women’ and ordered a motu propio investigation.
He warned other content creators to ‘use your influence with prudence and be responsible when posting on social media.’
Sabater, however, defended his posts as personal expression and a source of supplemental income, insisting he had deleted the videos once concerns were raised.
After reviewing the case, Napolcom found him guilty of conduct unbecoming of a police officer and ordered his dismissal, citing both the explicit nature of the content and his identification as a member of the Philippine National Police.
The commission noted that public perception, rather than claimed intent, is the controlling standard in evaluating such misconduct.
The decision follows Napolcom’s zero-backlog policy, which mandates resolving new administrative cases within 60 days. /mr