Senator Christopher "Bong" Go urged the leadership of the Philippine National Police and the Department of the Interior and Local Government to continue maintaining discipline among the nation's police force in light of reports that the "ninja cops" issue or police officers involved in illegal drugs have reappeared.

"It is the duty of the PNP leadership and the DILG to look into this and discipline their ranks if ever this is true," said Go in an ambush interview after aiding residents in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro on Monday, 19 December.

M/Sgt. Rodolfo Mayo Jr., of the PNP Drug Enforcement Group, was arrested in October this year in a drug bust of P6.7 billion worth of crystal methamphetamine (or "shabu"), according to Senator Ronald de la Rosa, chair of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs.

De la Rosa said that he has discussed the issue with Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, who gave him the assurance that the department is on top of it. De la Rosa has also expressed his approval of the police's current efforts, which include the apprehension of Mayo.

Go said that despite the actions of a few dishonest police officers, there are more trustworthy officers who perform their duties with honesty and integrity.

He also acknowledged the PNP's role in combating crime, illegal drugs, and terrorism in the country, expressing his satisfaction with their achievements. He is also confident that the institution will be able to purge its ranks and combat corruption.

Even before taking a seat in the Senate, Go, who was the Special Assistant to then president Duterte, was instrumental in pushing for the salary increase of all military and uniformed personnel in the government.

Go also filed Senate Bill 422 which shall provide free legal assistance to any officer or enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines or PNP, who is facing before the prosecutor's office, court or any competent body, any charge arising from an incident related to the performance of official duty.