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Albayalde to officials on drug list: Winning polls won't clear your name
'[Hindi] porke nanalo na sila ay excused na sila sa ilegal na droga,' says Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde

Dela Rosa: I want to run for senator, but...
'Ako, Senado, kung ako'ng masusunod ah,' says Bureau of Corrections chief Ronald dela Rosa after being asked to choose between running for senator or governor

Facebook bashers face PNP chief Albayalde in Camp Crame
One of the bashers who were summoned but did not show up is a police academy classmate of Director General Oscar Albayalde's own aide

PNP wants due process for officials in PDEA drug list
'While we support the release of the drug watch list, we should also give at least due process sa mga tao na ito,' says Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde

Albayalde announces 'drug test challenge' for barangay, SK bets
To complete the challenge, officials need to get their tests from the Department of Health, not from their trusted private health clinics

PNP preparing intel-driven 'Oplan' vs terrorism
The Oplan is confidential as publishing will predictably compromise the counterterrorism operations it organizes

Albayalde's biggest fear: Disappointing Duterte, Filipinos
'I am not here to please anybody or to please everybody. But what I can assure you is I will do my best,' Philippine National Police chief Director General Oscar Albayalde also says in his Rappler Talk interview
Drug campaign files ready, PNP just waiting for Duterte nod to share
The Supreme Court has been asking for the documents since December 2017

Rappler Talk: Oscar Albayalde on maintaining momentum in PNP
Watch Rappler's one-on-one interview with Philippine National Police chief Director General Oscar Albayalde on Tuesday, April 24

5 challenges for new PNP chief Oscar Albayalde
Here are obstacles that outlasted Ronald dela Rosa. Now, it's Oscar Albayalde's turn to face them.

Police kill 13 drug suspects on Albayalde's first day as PNP chief
Bulacan police conduct a 'Province-wide Simultaneous Operations on Illegal Drugs' a renamed version of the PNP's One-Time Big-Time Operations

New PNP chief Albayalde: 'How I wish I could be like Dela Rosa'
'Nakita mo kung gaano siya kalapit sa mga tao. How I wish I could also be like that,' Albayalde says in his first press conference

Albayalde questions EU Parliament resolution vs EJKs in Philippines
'I don't know where [they're] coming from,' says new Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde

FULL TEXT: PNP chief Oscar Albayalde's inaugural speech
'I do not expect your loyalty to me, but I will exact obedience from you. I may be tough, but I am fair,' Director General Oscar Albayalde says as he addresses the 180,000-strong Philippine police force

New PNP chief Albayalde vows to continue 'low-key but stern' leadership
'I may be tough but I am fair,' says new Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde

Duterte hails Dela Rosa for 'unprecedented accomplishments' as PNP chief
'Through his visionary leadership, General Dela Rosa was able to steer our police force to great heights in the past 21 months,' says President Rodrigo Duterte

Albayalde wants nationwide surprise inspections on police stations
'I will not demand of you what I cannot demand of myself,' new Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde tells provincial commanders and city directors in his inaugural speech

P59.8-M SAF allowance mess 'litmus test' for Albayalde – Año
'This should be his first priority and will serve as litmus test on how he will carry out the internal cleansing program within the police organization,' says DILG OIC Eduardo Año, as the new Philippine National Police chief assumes his post

Bato dela Rosa set to bid goodbye to PNP
Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa will retire from the police service on Thursday, April 19 – the culmination of a week full of farewells

Dela Rosa's advice to Albayalde: Love your PNP subordinates
'You love your subordinates because they will love you in return,' says outgoing Philippine National Police chief Ronald dela Rosa

Año orders Albayalde: Remove 'bad eggs' from PNP
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año tells incoming Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde to 'go after PNP personnel who are a disgrace to their uniform'

Incoming PNP chief Oscar Albayalde aims to discipline police force
The 180,000-strong Philippine National Police is expected to experience Police Director Oscar Albayalde's much talked-about brand of strictness when he takes over the top post in Camp Crame

Albayalde to retain Oplan Tokhang when he becomes PNP chief
Albayalde says he will not introduce a new drug war policy in the PNP as he believes the current campaign has yielded 'very good' results

Albayalde to share drug campaign documents with Supreme Court
This comes after the Supreme Court rejects the PNP's appeal, effectively compelling them to share their drug campaign documents

Albayalde surprised to be named PNP chief: 'I am not from Davao'
Oscar Albayalde, currently Metro Manila's police director, says he's elated just being considered for the top PNP post as he was up against contenders who are from the President's home region

Who is Oscar Albayalde, the next PNP chief?
Remember him? He was the PNP's talking head during preparations for the ASEAN summit in Manila and during the shooting at Resorts World Manila in Pasay

Oscar Albayalde is next PNP chief – Duterte
Oscar Albayalde, current Metro Manila police chief, will take over the post of Ronald dela Rosa

Cops should always carry their guns, even when off-duty, says PNP chief
To prevent crimes, the PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa wants policemen to carry their guns at all times, even when they are off-duty and in civilian clothes

PNP to issue 'guidelines' on subpoena powers
The guidelines will be limited to how policemen will serve subpoenas, says PNP CIDG chief Director Roel Obusan

Subpoena powers should remain with judiciary, says PNP law author Pimentel
Republic Act 10973, Pimentel says, reduces the power of the judiciary and puts Filipinos' right to security at risk

No abuse of PNP subpoena powers? How the police will do it
While PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa vows to stick to the law, grave concern remains because of police abuses in the past, especially during Martial Law

Subpoenas intended for 'wealthy' and 'well-learned' – PNP CIDG chief
(UPDATED) PNP CIDG chief Roel Obusan quashes fears that the subpoena will be used against the poor and defenseless

No rules to issue subpoenas, 'conscience' is enough – PNP chief Dela Rosa
(UPDATED) The PNP refuses to put guidelines on issuing subpoenas

Davao City does anti-terror drills for possible Maute attacks
PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa says the terrorist Maute group wants to retaliate for the setback it got in Marawi City, that's why it is targeting other cities in Mindanao

Forever PNP chief? There are 'better officers' to replace me – Dela Rosa
Ronald dela Rosa says he would rather step down sooner than be PNP chief 'indefinitely' so other 'better' generals could take on the position

Dela Rosa vows to serve Duterte until his last breath
President Duterte wants him to finish what they have started in the fight against illegal drugs, says PNP chief Dela Rosa

Dela Rosa's term as PNP chief can be extended indefinitely – Napolcom
(UPDATED) Napolcom Vice Chairman Rogelio Casurao tells Rappler that under 'present conditions', Ronald dela Rosa can serve as long as the President wants him to, even indefinitely

Duterte to extend Dela Rosa's term 'a little bit longer'
'I would need somebody still to continue with the reforms,' says President Rodrigo Duterte, explaining why he wants to further extend the term of Philippine National Police chief Ronald dela Rosa

Will Dela Rosa get another term extension?
President Rodrigo Duterte can extend the term of Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa up to January 21, 2019

Dela Rosa to cops: Higher pay means no abuse from now on
'Takot ako mag-balance inquiry, ang daming numero eh. Kung gano'n kalaki ang sweldo mo, gano'n din kalaki ang responsibilidad mo na linisin ang Philippine National Police,' says PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa

Dela Rosa 'elated' by ranking in Senate race surveys
PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa says his ranking in the latest surveys on potential senatorial candidates in the 2019 elections reflects the people's 'trust' in him
Sara Duterte joins Magic 12 in 2019 Senate race surveys
(UPDATED) Presidential daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio joins the list dominated by reelectionist and returning senators

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Rape cases have gone up since PNP left drug war – Dela Rosa
'That's a glaring reality,' says PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa

Malacañang aspirations? 'Not until I have a mascot,' quips Robredo
'Natawa ako doon sa statement,' says Vice President Leni Robredo in response to the comment of top cop Ronald dela Rosa that she has presidential ambitions as early as now

3 conditions when police can join PDEA drug war operations
PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa gives the special circumstances needed when the PNP can join in illegal drug operations

Drug war critics only a minority – Dela Rosa
'Huwag kayong mahiya kahit anong criticize nila. You should stand tall and hold your heads high. Dahil alam kong deep inside your heart, yung laman niyan is to serve and protect the Filipino people,' the PNP Chief tells his police

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PNP chief Dela Rosa 'open' to 2019 Senate run
From war on drugs to an election run?
