Sen. Bato’s Registered Guns Now Under PNP Control Amid Legal Storm
BATO DELA ROSA – A total of 26 registered firearms belonging to Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa have been surrendered to the PNP as part of an ongoing revocation order.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has taken custody of 26 registered firearms owned by Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa following the revocation of his License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF) and firearm registrations.
According to a report released by the PNP on Tuesday, June 23, six additional firearms were voluntarily surrendered on June 22 by the senator’s legal representative. The turnover was made to personnel from the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office, the Regional Civil Security Unit 4A, and local police authorities in Silang, Cavite.
The latest surrender follows the turnover of 20 firearms on June 11. Both submissions form part of the implementation of a revocation order covering a total of 117 registered firearms under the name of Sen. Dela Rosa.
The PNP said the revocation was carried out in accordance with Republic Act No. 10591, the law governing firearms regulation in the country. The order was issued through the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office as part of the agency’s enforcement of existing firearm laws and regulations.
In a statement, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. emphasized that all actions undertaken by the police are being conducted with professionalism and adherence to legal procedures.
“The Philippine National Police remains committed to carrying out its mandate in accordance with the law and established procedures,” said Nartatez.
“We will continue to perform our duties professionally, fairly, and with respect for the legal rights of everyone involved,” he added.
The turnover of the firearms comes amid ongoing developments involving the senator. At present, Sen. Dela Rosa remains in hiding after the International Criminal Court (ICC) formally issued a warrant of arrest against him in connection with allegations of crimes against humanity.
The case is linked to accusations that the lawmaker acted as a co-perpetrator in the controversial anti-drug campaign of former President Rodrigo Duterte, which has long been the subject of both domestic and international scrutiny.
As authorities continue to implement the revocation order, the PNP maintains that its actions are guided by legal mandates and established procedures under Philippine law.
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