Manila, Dec. 17 -- Philippine National Police acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Wednesday ordered a thorough investigation into the recent visit to the Philippines of the father-and-son suspects linked to the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Sydney, Australia.

In a statement, Nartatez underscored the need to establish the purpose of the suspects' travel to the Philippines and to account for their movements while in the country.

He said police investigators are verifying the places they visited, the individuals they interacted with, and their accommodations during their stay. He noted that these details are essential in building a clear picture of their activities.

"This matter is being investigated as we seek to determine...