Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa said on Thursday, April 27, that he is keen on recommending amendments to the country's Firearms Law or Republic Act No. 10591, following the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs' hearing on the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. Dela Rosa said this is on top of other possible legislative measures that the panel, which he chairs, is also eyeing as policy reforms based on the committee's initial hearing on the case. The senator also cited the necessity for a strong law that would effectively prevent the organization of private armies, and the imposition of the death penalty against erring security personnel who commit heinous crimes and taking undue advantage of their training, knowledge, and skills. At the same time, the lawmaker also reiterated the need to enforce strict regulation on the selling and using of military and police uniforms, monitoring of dishonorably discharged military personnel, and inventory of loose firearms. The former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief also cited the need to update the PNP's Standard of Procedures in addressing citizens' complaints. "As always, we emphasize that this is in aid of legislation. Paano ba makakatulong ang Senado (How can the Senate help)?" Dela Rosa pointed out. "Anong mga polisiya ang kailangang gawin at anong batas ang kailangan nating amyendahan (What are the policies we need to do and what laws need to be amended)?" he said. Dela Rosa, however, has yet to wrap up the Senate's investigation saying he still plans to conduct one more hearing to cover the past and present law and order situation in Negros Oriental. The panel's first three hearings unearthed more killing incidents, land grabbing cases, e-sabong and illegal gambling, intimidation and threat to “uncooperative” authorities, the existence of private armies with unlicensed firearms, and involvement of police personnel in criminal activities and cover-ups. He said his committee is also considering legislative measures aimed at amending the Omnibus Election Code, particularly section 69 on nuisance candidates. The senator also said he is eyeing an amendment to the Local Government Code to ensure that the authority to appoint police provincial directors must be with the PNP and not with the local government officials.