Manila: The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has withdrawn the subpoena issued to Senator Ronald Dela Rosa concerning the renewed investigation into alleged human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings linked to the anti-drug campaign during his tenure in the police force.

According to Philippines News Agency, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tua±o stated that CIDG operatives delivered the recall notice to Dela Rosa's office, where it was received by his staff. This action was taken in deference to the Senate's protection order covering Dela Rosa.

"This is related to the discussion between the chief PNP and the CIDG director to respect the Senate as an institution in connection with the protection order they issued for Senator Bato Dela Rosa," Tua±o told reporters in an interview. He emphasized that the investigation is still ongoing, and the CIDG is finalizing its documentation before issuing another subpoena once the protection order issue is resolved.

"They're completing their documentation and, once the issue of the Senate protection order is settled, the CIDG will again submit for a new subpoena for Senator Bato Dela Rosa," Tua±o said. The original subpoena required Dela Rosa to appear at Camp Crame, but the recall means neither he nor his lawyers are expected to report to CIDG headquarters.

The situation attracted attention after Dela Rosa made an unexpected appearance at the Senate amid the chamber's leadership change. He has since remained there while facing demands to address allegations related to the anti-drug campaign.