PNP vows Bato dela Rosa ties won't affect manhunt

GMA Network - Nov 4, 2026

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said that personal relationships and former positions would not influence its efforts to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.

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