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PNP admits recalling officers from Bato’s security
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa claimed that his two security officers in Davao City were recalled by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and linked this to former President Rodrigo Duterte's transfer to the International Criminal Court.
However, PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo clarified that the escorts were pulled out on January 13 due to Comelec election period regulations, not recently.
Fajardo emphasized that Dela Rosa still has four protective security personnel approved by the Comelec, with an exemption lasting until June 11, 2025.
Senate President Francis Escudero stated that the Senate's Office of Sergeant at Arms (OSAA) is willing to provide assistance if Dela Rosa has security concerns.
Escudero also clarified that the two security personnel in Davao were accommodations, not officially assigned security to Dela Rosa.
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