DIRECTOR General Ronald "Bato" de la Rosa of the Philippine National Police (PNP) rejected the idea of renaming its anti-drug campaign known as “Tokhang” despite its negative connotation as a result of the extrajudicial killings that have been linked to its operations.

"I don't care kung anong gusto nila (what they want). Basta ako (As far as I’m concerned), I stick with 'Tokhang'," de la Rosa told reporters on Tuesday.

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