Manila, May 24 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Sunday urged Senator Ronald dela Rosa to honor the badge and uniform he used to wear amid operations to track him down.

In a statement, Nartatez said the PNP remains committed to handling efforts to locate him with restraint and professionalism, saying police officers continue to hold deep respect for the senator because of his years of service as the country's top cop.

"Our ranks maintain an institutional respect for Senator Bato as our former head of the PNP and it is precisely that shared respect for the badge that guides our approach," Nartatez said.

The PNP continues to coordinate with other law enforcement units to monitor Dela Rosa's wher...