Manila, April 10 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Friday vowed aggressive reforms at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) after three cadets were arrested over an alleged hazing incident.

"Let me be clear that the PNP has zero tolerance for hazing. Hindi natin ito kinukunsinti (We do not tolerate this). Despite our warnings, some chose to disregard the law," Nartatez said.

"Those who think they are above the Anti-Hazing Act have no place in our ranks. We will ensure that the full force of the law is applied to these individuals," he added.

The warning followed the arrest of three PNPA cadets accused of exposing over 20 underclassmen to drain cleaner and muriatic acid during hazing, c...