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(Eagle News)–Senator Ronald dela Rosa is proposing the creation of a DNA database in the country to help in the investigation and resolution of crimes. In filing Senate Bill No. 1577 or the Forensic DNA Database Act, Dela Rosa, a former Philippine National Police chief, said DNA technology has been used “to identify criminals with scientific accuracy when biological evidence exists.” He said apart from identifying criminals, DNA analysis can be used to clear suspects […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Ralph Recto believes the United States’ cancellation of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa’s visa was “wrong,” noting that the former national police chief had even been given the red carpet when he visited the Federal Bureau of Investigation. But according to Recto, the country’s response to the US’ move should be “commensurate.” “Kung dapat mang ibasura ang (Visiting Forces Agreement), kailangang ipakita na it has been unfavorable to us, that we are getting the […]
(Eagle News) — A Senate panel will start reviewing the Visiting Forces Agreement and other Philippine-US military agreements next week. Senator Koko Pimentel, chair of the foreign relations committee, said apart from the VFA, which allows US bases in the country, the Enhanced Development Cooperation Agreement and the Mutual Defense Treaty would be reviewed. Pimentel made the disclosure after the Department of Justice revealed it had been asked to study the process for terminating the […]
(Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday, Jan. 24, confirmed the Department of Justice has been asked to study the procedure for terminating the Visiting Forces Agreement. “Yes, the DOJ has been asked to study the procedure for terminating the VFA,” Guevarra said in a brief message. Guevarra’s revelation came a day after President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to scrap the deal, which allows US bases in the country, following the US’ cancellation of […]
(Eagle News)– Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Friday, Jan. 24, said he and Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana were “starting the process of terminating” the Visiting Forces Agreement. In a Tweet, Locsin, who is chair of the VFA, said this was being done “by first contacting the Senate because it is a treaty on our side, an executive agreement on the US side.” The Foreign Affairs secretary issued the remark after President Rodrigo Duterte […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Ronald dela Rosa has reiterated the war on drugs, while not perfect, was not a failure. “With all honesty masasabi natin na yung ating war on drugs is not perfect… talagang hindi perfect. Bigyan mo ako ng isang bansa, pinakamagaling na bansa na perfect yung kanilang war on drugs,” Dela Rosa said at the Dangerous Drugs Board’s culminating event for the Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week 2019 in Quezon City […]
(Eagle News)–Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde believes the two police generals President Rodrigo Duterte said were still “playing with illegal drugs” were in an old drug list existing during the time of his predecessor, now-Senator Ronald dela Rosa. Albayalde made the remark in an interview over radio dzmm on Saturday, Oct. 5, as he denied feeling alluded to by the President’s statement. The Palace has said the President found the two generals were protecting […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Ronald dela Rosa on Thursday, Aug. 22, clarified he himself wants former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez hanged because of his crime. A visibly irked Dela Rosa made the statement during a Senate hearing on the proposal to make ROTC mandatory to select students, after a resource person, Raoul Manuel, President of the National Union of Students of the Philippines, hit him for his statement the former mayor, who was convicted of the […]
(Eagle News)–Former Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa backed the Department of National Defense’s proposal to increase the allowable detention period for arrested terror suspects. But for the now-senator, a 30-day reglamentary period for detention suffices. The DND is pushing for a 60-day reglamentary period for terror suspects to allow for case build-up, 24 days more than the period specified in the Human Security Act. “Sana ma-revisit itong reglamentary period for terrorism offenses, kung […]
(Eagle News)–“You be the judge.” Senator-elect Ronald dela Rosa had this to say when asked about his opinion on the recent allegations made by Peter Joemel Advincula against the Liberal Party, Senator Antonio Trillanes and other opposition figures. In an interview over CNN Philippines, Dela Rosa said he would “defer” to the proper authorities for his assessment. Dela Rosa, however, emphasized what he said was the “spontaneity” of Advincula during his press conference on Thursday, […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has defended the showing of the biopic of Bureau of Corrections chief and senatorial candidate Ronald Dela Rosa that hit theaters on Wednesday, Jan. 30. According to Duterte, who spoke to reporters in an interview after the premiere night of “Bato The Movie: The General Ronald Dela Rosa Story” in a Mandaluyong mall the day before, the biopic was merely a “tribute to an officer and a soldier of the […]
In these pictures provided by Department of Justice spokesperson and Undersecretary Mark Perete, Nicanor Faeldon is seen taking his oath as the new Bureau of Corrections chief. Before his current post, Faeldon was an administrator of the Office of the Civil Defense. Faeldon was Customs chief prior to this appointment, but he resigned following public indignation over the P6.4-billion shabu shipment that slipped past the country last year.
