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PNP maintains pressure on Dela Rosa arrest despite surrender talks
Philippine National Police said Wednesday they are continuing full efforts to apprehend Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, even as government officials negotiate his surrender with associates described as his 'protectors.'
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MANILA — The Philippine National Police will not ease its manhunt for Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa despite parallel negotiations aimed at securing his voluntary surrender, the police force said Wednesday.
"It will take as long as it will take," Philippine National Police public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co said, indicating the agency's commitment to the arrest operation regardless of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The statement reflects a dual-track approach by Philippine authorities: maintaining enforcement pressure while simultaneously pursuing negotiated resolution through officials working with individuals identified as Dela Rosa's 'protectors.'
The senator's whereabouts have been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent weeks, with the arrest warrant adding significant political dimensions to the case. The PNP's determination to pursue the arrest underscores the seriousness with which the police force is treating the matter.
Authorities have not disclosed details of the negotiations or timeline for a potential surrender, saying only that multiple channels remain open for resolution of the situation.