Tag: Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa

PNP chief upholds personal grudge as motive in Quiapo blast

(Eagle News)– Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa on Friday (May 12) maintained it was personal grudge which caused the explosion in Quiapo, Manila, completely rejecting Islamic State claims of involvement. Dela Rosa said they were more focused now on personal motive as the probe continues. “Eh bakit sa kanya [Nasser Abinal] nakapangalan kung walang galit sa kanya. Bakit sa kanya idineliver? Iyan ang  pag-isipan niya. Kasi kung terorista ako, bakit […]

De Lima ex-aide Dayan back in Camp Crame

(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa on Thursday (December 1) revealed Senator Leila de Lima’s former driver-bodyguard Ronnie Dayan was back at the police headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City. Dela Rosa said he did not know when Dayan arrived in Camp Crame. “Andito, ewan ko kung kelan dumating. Gusto niya magpa-secure muna rito,” Dela Rosa said during a media briefing. “Andito lang sa loob na ng kampo. […]

Kerwin reverses accusations vs. Espenido- PNP Chief Dela Rosa

(Eagle News)– Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa on Monday (November 28) said that alleged drug lord Kerwin Espinosa has revised his accusations against Albuera police Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido. “In fairness to him, dahan dahang binabawi ni Kerwin yung sinasabi niya. Sabi ni Kerwin the other night, kinausap ko, sabi niya ‘Sa totoo lang sir, matino na pulis ‘yang si Espinido,’” Dela Rosa said in a press conference. Dela Rosa added […]

PNP Chief Dela Rosa to dismiss 174 cops tested positive for drugs

(Eagle News)– Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa on Monday (November 28) announced he will dismiss the 174 policemen who have tested positive for illegal drugs. Dela Rosa said he had received word from the PNP Internal Affairs Service about the findings on the drug tests conducted on policemen. “Mayroong text sa akin ang IAS. Mayroon na daw siyang sinubmit na lahat ng positive sa drug test, for my signature na lang, para […]

Emotional PNP Chief Dela Rosa cries over criminal cops

  (Eagle News)– Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa on Wednesday (November 23) cried after hearing Senator Miguel Zubiri’s statement of trust for his role in the administration’s war on drugs. “Sa tingin ko, ikaw na lang ang pinagkakatiwalaan namin. Ikaw na lang talaga ang pag-asa namin, because we believe in you,” Zubiri said during the Senate probe on the death of Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa. This statement made Dela […]

PNP’s Bato says he still trusts SAF at NBP

(Eagle News)– Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa said he still has complete trust in the PNP-Special Action Force (SAF) commandos deployed in New Bilibid Prison (NBP) despite the stabbing incident that left one dead and four others injured. “They are still the best sa mga tao ko, yung SAF na yan. I stand by them. Kung sila ay nagkakamali, I am willing to put my neck on the line kapag […]

PNP Chief on drug-celebs: They deserve a second chance

(Eagle News)– Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa on Tuesday (September 27) assured celebrities who are in the government’s drug list that they will not be immediately put behind bars. “Kung mag-surrender sila, e ito naman usapang lalaki, kahit na identified sila na user, kung mag-surrender sila, para sa akin, they don’t deserve to be jailed. Kung mag-surrender sila, bigyan natin ng tsansang magbago yung tao,” Dela Rosa assured. “Kahit na […]

ASG’s high-powered guns seized in San Juan

(Eagle News)- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa on Tuesday (September 27) presented to members of the media P6 million worth of seized high-powered firearms bought by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). “Isa’s group and some ASG members have been in Manila since August 2016 to buy a cache of guns, explosive components, and ammunition upon orders of unidentified ASG commander,” Dela Rosa told reporters at Camp Crame. “The contraband will […]

PNP Chief to urge Duterte to ink wiretapping bill for anti-narco campaign

(Eagle News)– Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa on Monday (September 26) revealed that he will ask President Rodrigo Duterte to prioritize the bill allowing wiretapping of drug suspects that would hasten the campaign against illegal drugs. “I will talk to the President and request him to sign these bills, ang tawag nun, priority bills by the President. Sana mapabilis itong mga batas na ito,” Dela Rosa told members of the […]

PNP Chief on drug campaign extension: I did not ask for it, but still thankful

(Eagle News)–Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa stressed on Sunday (September 18) that he did not ask for an extension in the anti-narcotics war, though thankful for the additional time given by President Rodrigo Duterte. “I did not ask for an extension. (The extension is) better so that we finish this properly. We’re thankful because we were given additional time,” Dela Rosa said. “He [President Duterte] saw that we were having […]

PNP’s Bato scores Kerwin Espinosa’s deal records

(Eagle News)– Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa received on Tuesday (September 13) documents illustrating suspected transactions of Eastern Visayas top drug personality Kerwin Espinosa. The records were turned over by Albuera Leyte Police Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido. The documents include cheques, notebooks, affidavits and list of Espinosa’s dealings. The collected evidence also contain Espinosa’s suspected clients, protectors, and persons who benefited from his payroll. It is estimated that about 200 […]

PNP chief to cops: Follow prescribed procedures on operations, arrest

(Eagle News)– Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa on Thursday reminded his men to observe the proper procedures when conducting operations, especially in arrests, now that the state of national emergency had been declared. Dela Rosa explained that the only conditions that allow authorities to conduct warrantless arrests are: when the person to be arrested has committed, is actually committing, is attempting to commit an offense in front of arresting officer; when an […]