FILE PHOTO: PNP Chief Ronald Dela Rosa in SAF uniform
MANILA, Philippines — Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa has assured that members of PNP Special Action Force who fought the war in Marawi City will soon receive their allowances.
Dela Rosa was upset when he learned that the allowances of the so-called “Marawi Heroes” have been delayed for two years.
Former SAF Director Benjamin Lusad and some other SAF officials are now facing charges at the Office of the Ombudsman for extortion in line with the issue.
Dela Rosa expressed dismay over his men knowing their capabilities as police officials. He added that he has already talked to the officers involved, though he refused to divulge what transpired between them.
“Hindi ako satisfied sa explanation niya. Sabi ko nga kailangang harapin nila iyan. Andyan na ang kaso. Kinasuhan sila sa Ombudsman, harapin nila iyan,” the outgoing chief of police said.
(I am not satisfied with his explanation. I told them to face the charges. The case has been filed at the Ombudsman, they should face it.)
General Bato said he is leaving it up to his successor, incoming PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde, to investigate the case while the Ombudsman is doing its own probe on the criminal and administrative cases filed against the officers.
“Imbestigahan niya para alam ng PNP (He should investigate it so the PNP would be aware.) For internal consumption kailangan gawin din ng PNP (the PNP has to do it too),” Bato said.
A SAF trooper receives a daily allowance of P30 or P900 a month. The overall amount of delayed allowances has reached P59.8 million for a period of two years.
Dela Rosa assured that the PNP’s budget and fiscal officers are now working for the immediate release of the delayed allowances. — Lea Ylagan | UNTV News & Rescue
The post Dela Rosa promises to give delayed SAF allowances appeared first on UNTV News.