MANILA, Philippines – Governors in Mindanao and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua have pledged to cooperate with authorities in locating Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, according to National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag.
Matibag said the local officials committed to supporting the ongoing search and ensuring that their respective jurisdictions would not be used as hiding places for the senator.
The NBI chief said the governors and Macacua also assured authorities that they would immediately relay any relevant information should Dela Rosa be spotted within their areas.
The commitment is expected to strengthen coordination between national law enforcement agencies and local government officials as authorities continue efforts to determine the senator’s whereabouts.
Matibag emphasized the importance of cooperation among government officials in ensuring that individuals being sought by authorities cannot evade law enforcement by moving between different jurisdictions.
The development comes amid intensified efforts by authorities to locate Dela Rosa, whose reported possible arrest in connection with proceedings before the International Criminal Court (ICC) has drawn national attention.
