Bato's security pulled out? Where is he? - Palace

Retired police officers and soldiers will serve as security for Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa while he is in Davao, following the Philippine National Police's (PNP) decision to recall his police security detail in the area.

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Dela Rosa, a former PNP chief, said he was unaware of the recall until he recently arrived in Davao and found his security personnel absent.

He acknowledged that the government, through the PNP, has the authority to withdraw security details at any time.

"Their commanders are being cautious, especially the unit commander, who is careful not to let anyone see that they have someone deployed with me. The government is hot on my trail, right? The government is after me, and if it were known that they have someone deployed with me, they'd be cautious," the senator said in Filipino.

He noted that while he still has two police escorts in Davao, he is uncertain whether his Manila-based security personnel have also been recalled.