QUEZON CITY—The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has officially issued a Subpoena to Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, ordering his appearance at Camp Crame this coming Thursday, May 14, 2026. 

Signed by CIDG Director PMGen. Robert Morico II, the directive compels the senator to face the Major Crimes Investigation Unit to provide a sworn statement and surrender relevant documents. 

This legal move marks a significant escalation in the government's renewed scrutiny of high-profile personalities linked to the controversial war on drugs.

The investigation focuses on the alleged Extra-Judicial Killings (EJKs) in the Davao Region, drawing from explosive revelations made during the House of Representatives Quad Committee hearings and public testimonies from retired SPO3 Arturo Lascañas. 

Authorities are specifically looking into Dela Rosa's tenure as Davao City Director and Regional Director, seeking to clarify his role in the reported deaths. 

The subpoena warns that failure to comply without a valid justification will lead to charges for Indirect Contempt of Court, signaling the PNP's firm stance on the proceedings.

This development follows a direct order from DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla issued on May 10, mandating the PNP to reopen and investigate approximately 100 cases of EJKs. 

By leveraging Republic Act No. 10973, which grants the PNP leadership the power to issue subpoenas, the CIDG is centralizing its efforts to address long-standing allegations from the Duterte administration. 

As the deadline for his appearance nears, all eyes are on the former police chief turned senator to see how he will respond to the formal demand for transparency.

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