If he would have it his way, newly installed Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief, Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, said he would like to run for senator in next year’s elections. READ: Bato considers Davao’s gubernatorial post in 2019 polls“Senado, kung ako ang masusunod ha,” the former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief said. Kung ano sabihin n’ya dun ka, tulungan mo ‘yung probinsya mo sa Davao Sur, doon ako,” Dela Rosa added. If President Rodrigo Duterte would also ask him not to join politics, Dela Rosa said he would willingly heed his boss’ advice. READ: PNP chief turns gun-shy on 2019 Senate runAt this point, however, Dela Rosa said he and the President are still discussing if he would either run for senator or governor.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 09, 2018 01:18 UTC