PNP drive vs illegal drugs will not end with my retirement – Bato

The Philippine Daily Inquirer reports: During his last press briefing as Director-General of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa swore that he police force’s fight against illegal drugs does not end with his retirement, and maintained that the police’s formidable role in the Duterte administration’s so-called war on drugs will remain status quo.

“‘We can expect more effective results against illegal drugs under the new leadership that will infuse new blood into the campaign,’ he said. Dela Rosa, who has led the Duterte administration’s bloody crackdown on illegal drugs, will turn over his position to National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Director Oscar Albayalde in a ceremony at Camp Crame on April 19.”