In a statement, Dela Rosa said the police force had “many victories” in 2017. Dela Rosa, who will retire January 21 next year, has been confirmed to lead the Bureau of Corrections. The PNP was also in hot water after the kidnapping and murder of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo by policemen. This prompted Duterte to suspend PNP’s role in drug war for the first time. READ: Duterte brings back PNP to war on drugs

Source: Philippine Star December 15, 2017 08:37 UTC