Media personality Ogie Diaz has taken a firm stance in response to remarks made by Ralph Calinisan, vice chair of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), regarding a partygoer who attended a Halloween event dressed in a police uniform.
Calinisan had publicly criticised the costume choice and suggested legal measures might be warranted. Diaz, however, pushed back, arguing the remarks were overly harsh and lacked consideration of context. He voiced that the costume was meant for fun and not a deliberate impersonation of law enforcement. His comments reflect his view that while respect for public institutions matters, the situation didn’t justify the heavy-handed reprimand.
The exchange has sparked a lively debate on social media and in entertainment circles about where to draw the line between harmless costume play and potential disrespect of official uniforms. Diaz’s response adds fuel to the conversation, highlighting tension between public-figure commentary and free-spirited expression in informal settings.