91 of Bato dela Rosa’s 117 firearms still to be surrendered – PNP

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) Civil Security Group said Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has yet to surrender 91 firearms registered under his name after his gun licenses and registrations were revoked.

“From 117, they have turned in 26, so we still have 91. We are continuing our coordination with his legal officer,” PNP CSG Director Maj. Gen. Aden Lagradante said in a press briefing on Monday.

The PNP Firearms and Explosives Office (PNP-FEO) has revoked dela Rosa’s firearms licenses and registrations, with the order dated May 26 and signed by FEO chief Brig. Gen. Jose Manalad Jr.

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The PNP-FEO previously said that dela Rosa held a Type 5 License to Own and Possess Firearms, which was originally valid until March 10, 2034, with 117 assorted firearms registered in his name.

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“Under our rules, they should be surrendered, but the latest information is that the remaining firearms are still being accounted for,” Lagradante said.

Lagradante added that dela Rosa’s camp had sought reconsideration of the revocation through a letter to the PNP-FEO.

The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for the senator over his alleged involvement in the drug war under former President Rodrigo Duterte, both during Duterte’s time as Davao City mayor and later as president.

The tribunal, which has Duterte in its custody in The Hague, Netherlands, has named dela Rosa as a “co-perpetrator.” /mcm