NBI to Summon Dela Rosa’s Wife

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is moving to summon the wife of Senator Bato dela Rosa in connection with the senator’s “escape,” according to reporting from Inquirer.net.

Senator Panfilo Lacson has criticized the NBI’s decision, urging the agency not to summon Dela Rosa’s spouse. Lacson characterized the NBI’s approach as trabahong tamad, or lazy work, according to Philstar.com.

Law Enforcement and Government Response

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has signaled a hardline approach toward the senator. Nartatez stated that the PNP will not go soft on Dela Rosa, as reported by the Philippine News Agency.

Further government actions are being considered to locate the senator. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is weighing the possibility of offering a bounty for Dela Rosa, according to The Manila Times.

SunStar Publishing Inc. Reports that Senator Bato dela Rosa’s firearms have been revoked.