Bato says son Rock facing deficiencies at PNPA

No pressure.

This was the message of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa to his son, Rock, as he faced deficiencies on his subjects at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA).

Dela Rosa said he had spoken with his son at the sidelines of the PNPA graduation rites on Wednesday, where Rock admitted he fell short in two of his subjects, including communication.

Rock is currently on his first year at the PNPA.

He said he had told Rock that it would be embarrassing for a degree holder like him if he flunks the subjects.

“We understand the situation, academics is different from civilian universities, pressure is different from police academy so I understand perfectly his situation. What I can do is just to give him the advice to review so he passes,” he said in a press briefing.

“Kung hindi ka makapasa then madismiss ka then sorry, uwi ka sa Davao at maghanap ka ng trabaho sa Davao (If you fail and you get dismissed, then sorry, you have to go home to Davao and find work there),” he added.

Dela Rosa said that even if his son did not admit it, Rock might have felt more pressure because he is the son of a police chief.

The chief, however, assured his son that whatever happens to him at the Academy, he would always welcome him back with open arms.

“You are my son, ano mangyari sa buhay mo anak kita, tatanggapin kita pagbalik mo kung hindi mo kaya,” Dela Rosa said.

(You are my son, whatever happens to you, you are my son. I will accept you if you did not make it and come back.)    /muf