Senate must not be a refuge for fugitives — NBI chief

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag on Saturday warned against allowing the Senate to become a refuge for fugitives, saying it would set a dangerous precedent and undermine public trust in law enforcement and the justice system. Matibag issued the warning after Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa disappeared from public view despite earlier assurances from senators that he was under the chamber’s “protective custody” and would be made available once authorities formally moved to arrest him. “It will send a bad precedent right now that the Senate can be used as a hiding place for fugitives,” […]... Keep on reading: Senate must not be a refuge for fugitives — NBI chief

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer