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PNP urges ex-chief dela Rosa to surrender voluntarily
The Philippine National Police has appealed to former police chief Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa to turn himself in, citing concerns about potential harm to uniformed personnel. Police officials suggested that dela Rosa's legacy as a founding figure of the PNP should guide his decision to comply.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Philippine National Police made a public appeal Tuesday to Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, a former national police chief, to surrender voluntarily in order to prevent any risks to active uniformed personnel.
Police officials framed the request as an appeal to dela Rosa's commitment to the institution he once led. Officials suggested that his historical role in the PNP's development should influence his decision to comply with authorities.
Dela Rosa, who served as PNP chief from 2016 to 2018 under the Duterte administration, has faced intensifying legal scrutiny in recent months related to his tenure and operations conducted during his leadership.
The police statement underscored that a voluntary surrender would serve the broader interests of the organization and its personnel, though it did not specify what charges or warrants may be involved in the request.