The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) chief has appealed to Senator Ronald dela Rosa to surrender to law enforcers, with the DILG considering offering a bounty for his capture.
Ronald dela Rosa, a former head of police in the Philippines, is currently in hiding and wanted for alleged crimes against humanity related to Rodrigo Duterte's 'war on drugs.'
Senator Ronald dela Rosa's legal team has challenged the Office of the Solicitor General's designation of the lawmaker as a 'fugitive' and reiterated their questions regarding the legality of the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant.
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano stated that senators found to have conspired to prevent Sen. Ronald dela Rosa from attending a crucial session could face ethics charges.
Sen. Robinhood Padilla and others who assisted Sen. Ronald dela Rosa in eluding arrest will face justice, the Philippine National Police said yesterday.
The Philippine Senate is undergoing a leadership reshuffle, including Senator Ping Lacson's removal as Blue Ribbon head, following developments in the arrest warrant against Senator Bato dela Rosa. The Supreme Court's rejection of a Temporary Restraining Order against the warrant has put law enforcement on alert for his potential arrest.
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Multiple government agencies, including the Department of Justice and the Ombudsman, have launched investigations into a shooting incident and subsequent chaos at the Senate. Senator Bato dela Rosa is now under an immigration lookout order as authorities probe his involvement and whereabouts, amid scrutiny of security protocols and missing CCTV footage.
Gunshots were reportedly fired in the Philippine Senate building where Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief wanted by the International Criminal Court for his role in the deadly drug war, was holed up.
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano yesterday sponsored the minority bloc’s resolution seeking to protect Filipinos from extraordinary rendition or surrender to a foreign country, amid a likely issuance by the International Criminal Court of arrest warrants for his allies Senators Ronald dela Rosa and Bong Go.
Associate Justice Caguioa criticizes a Supreme Court decision regarding 'Bato' (Ronald dela Rosa), suggesting the ruling defines the court's stance on power and justice, especially given the court's composition of Duterte appointees.
Senator Ronald dela Rosa has petitioned the Supreme Court to prevent his arrest by the government and former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, indicating his refusal to surrender under current conditions.
An immigration lookout order has been issued for former Philippine National Police chief Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa. This development comes as details emerge about his background, including his ties to Davao and his relationship with retired police chief Mao Aplasca.
Senator Ronald dela Rosa has been identified as the senator with the highest number of absences from plenary sessions during the first regular session of the 20th Congress.
A Social Weather Stations survey indicates that most Filipinos believe Senator Ronald dela Rosa should be held accountable for drug war killings that occurred during his tenure as chief of the Philippine National Police.