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MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has requested the Philippine National Police (PNP) to cancel the licenses of firearms registered under the name of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, the agency’s director said Monday.

NBI Director Melvin Matibag confirmed on Monday that the bureau has sent the formal request letter to the PNP.

This came after NBI Director Melvin Matibag said last weekend that dela Rosa, who is currently facing a warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court (ICC), is already presumed to be “armed and dangerous” under existing protocols.

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