Pubdate: Fri, 10 Jun 2016
Source: Freeman, The (Philippines)
Copyright: 2016 The Freeman
Contact:  http://www.philstar.com/freeman
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3437

P50M BOUNTY OFFERED FOR KILLING DUTERTE, INCOMING PNP CHIEF

Incoming Philippine National Police (PNP) head Chief Supt. Ronald 
"Bato" dela Rosa yesterday revealed that some elements have offered 
rewards for killing him and President-elect Rodrigo Duterte.

 From the initial offer of P10 million, the bounty for himself and 
Duterte is now higher at P50 million, he said.

"Kahapon, P50 million [ang reward] either ako o si mayor (Duterte) 
dahil walang takers sa P10 million," dela Rosa said during a live 
interview for GMA 7's Unang Balita. The incoming PNP chief did not 
mention who may be behind the supposed contract killing.

Duterte has been vocal about his campaign against illegal drugs. On 
Saturday, during his thanksgiving party at Davao Crocodile Park, 
Duterte said he will offer millions of pesos as rewards for killing 
and arresting drug peddlers.

"Ang bayad ko ngayon, pagka-drug lord P5 million 'pag patay. Kung 
(buhay), P4,999,000 lang," Duterte said.

During the Unang Balita interview on Thursday, Dela Rosa said he is 
not even considering the P5-million incentive for capturing drug 
lords. "Kahit walang P5M papatayin ko pa rin sila," he added.

When asked for his first directive when he takes the helm as PNP 
head, he replied, "Forward march."

The former Davao City police chief explained that he will lead the 
police force in implementing Duterte's plan to address illegal drug 
cases and criminality in the next six months. On the preparedness of 
the troops, he replied, "handang-handa. Let's get it on."

Dela Rosa admitted that the expectation of the public is very high, 
but he assures that he will draw up plans to implement anticrime 
programs. "Gagawa kami ng parameters, target setting," he said, 
adding that the perception of the public on their security and safety 
is more important.

He said an important consideration is whether the people feel safe in 
their neighborhood. If he fails in his task, he said he would resign 
from his post.

Dela Rosa said he consulted with Senator-elect Panfilo Lacson, who 
told him that police credibility is attained if they win the trust 
and confidence of the public. "[With all decisions] kung walang kulay 
ng pera, you can hardly go wrong," said the incoming police chief.

Asked for his message to drug pushers, he said: "Sa mga addict and 
pushers, ang mga addict, biktima lang. Ihinto na ninyo. Sa pusher: 
Malaking tsansa ang mamatay kayo. Lalo ngayon, unahan na lang tayo. 
Pakita niyo ang galing niyo."
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MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom