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Senator Dela Rosa, a former PNP chief, wants 30-day reglamentary period of detention for terror suspects

(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 […]