LOOK: President Duterte visits members of the Ozamiz City police

President Rodrigo Duterte visits members of the Ozamiz City police on Thursday (Aug. 17), a day after Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog, Sr and his relatives family killed in a police operation were buried. The Parojinogs were accused of being involved in illegal drug trade. The President awarded Ozamiz City Police Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido and six other policemen who headed the operation and vowed to the police force that he will support them whenever they face prosecution for doing their duties.

President Rodrigo Duterte inspects the confiscated and surrendered loose firearms during his visit to the Ozamiz City Police headquarters in Misamis Occidental on August 17, 2017. Joining the President are Philippine National Police Director General Ronald dela Rosa and Ozamiz City Police Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido. (ROBINSON NIÑAL JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

President Rodrigo Duterte, in his speech during his visit to the Ozamiz City Police Station on August 17, 2017, warns those involved in illegal drugs to stop their illicit activities or they may face harsh consequences. (KARL NORMAN ALONZO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

President Rodrigo Duterte salutes to Ozamiz City Police Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido during an awarding ceremony held ‎at the Ozamiz City Police Station in Misamis Occidental on August 17, 2017.‎ The President has awarded a number of operatives with the Medalya ng Kadakilaan for the successful operations against the proliferation of illegal drugs in the province. (KARL NORMAN ALONZO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

President Rodrigo Duterte awards the Medalya ng Kadakilaan to an operative of Ozamiz City Police during his visit to the police headquarters in Misamis Occidental on August 17, 2017. The operative receives an award from the President for his successful implementation of search warrants and full enforcement of the law. (KARL NORMAN ALONZO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)