PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. confirmed Monday that the force has received more than 500 pieces of information regarding the whereabouts of former Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.
Speaking at a press briefing, Nartatez said every lead has been validated and acted upon, triggering police operations across a wide swath of the country. “Not less than 500 reports have come in; these were properly verified, and our teams were deployed to follow up on each one,” he stated.
The search has spanned multiple regions, including Western and Eastern Mindanao, the Visayas, Bicol, Southern Tagalog, and Northern and Central Luzon — reaching even remote islands that Nartatez noted he had not previously heard of. Despite the extensive ground covered and the sheer volume of tips received, authorities have not yet located dela Rosa. “We have gone to every place identified in the information we gathered, but he was not found in any of those locations,” the PNP chief reported.
The manhunt remains active and ongoing, with police continuing to appeal to the public for any credible details that may lead to the former senator’s location. Nartatez assured the public that all incoming information will be assessed and acted upon promptly, and that law enforcement efforts will not let up until dela Rosa is accounted for. No further details were provided on the nature of the reports or the specific circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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