The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Director General Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa, on Thursday said he will direct the commander of the Western Visayas Police Office (WVPO) to secure the children of slain suspected drug lord Melvin Odicta Sr. and his wife Meriam. The PNP chief added that if anyone is pestering or harassing the Odictas, they should report it immediately to the police, assuring that authorities will immediately act on any complaint. According to dela Rosa, he will instruct the regional commander of the WVPO, Chief Supt. Jose Gentiles, to immediately secure the orphaned children. We will conduct an investigation even if they are not interested,” dela Rosa replied when asked to comment on the apparent disinterest of the family to file charges.

Source: Manila Times September 01, 2016 13:30 UTC