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PNP skips wanted poster for high-profile Senator dela Rosa
The Philippine National Police said there is little need to issue a wanted poster for Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, citing his high public profile. The decision marks a shift in the police's manhunt strategy for the lawmaker.
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MANILA — The Philippine National Police will forgo issuing a wanted poster for Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, arguing that the senator's prominence makes such a notice unnecessary, according to a police spokesperson.
Police Col. Allen Rae Co stated Thursday that given dela Rosa's recognizability, the traditional wanted poster would serve little practical purpose in locating the senator. Co did not elaborate on alternative measures the police would pursue as the manhunt enters what officials described as a new phase.
The decision reflects the unusual circumstances surrounding the search for dela Rosa, whose status as a sitting senator and former Philippine National Police chief has kept him in the public eye. The manhunt has drawn significant attention as authorities move forward with legal proceedings against the lawmaker.
Details regarding the specific charges and timeline for the next phase of the investigation remain unclear. The PNP has not disclosed what alternative strategies would replace the traditional wanted poster in their efforts to locate the senator.