Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 9) — A policeman has been relieved from his post after beating up an 8-year-old boy in Pasig Sunday evening.

Speaking to CNN Philippines' New Day Tuesday, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) director Maj. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar said Staff Sergeant Nicolas Lapie Jr. of the Marikina City police would face charges of physical injuries in relation to RA 7610 or the act providing for the special protection of childrren against abuse.

The suspect will also face administrative charges, Eleazar said.

He added Lapie was arrested following the incident.

"The PNP will never tolerate this actuation," said Eleazar.

A report from the Philippine News Agency (PNA), said an initial investigation showed the boy was beaten by the cop as the child was watching a basketball game in Barangay Bambang.

People came to the boy's rescue, while responding policemen brought both victim and suspect to the Women and Children Protection Division.

Lapie's arrest follows the relief of PSMS Arnulfo Ardales who “uttered vindictives” at Aaron Estrada, a 21-year-old call center agent, at a carinderia (eatery) in Brgy. Ermitaño, San Juan City, late Saturday night.

Eleazar said both cops would also be attending a "refresher training" in a values semimar by the PNP.