The Supreme Court has denied Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and status quo ante order seeking to stop the Philippine government from cooperating with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The petition was filed amid concerns over the possible enforcement of ICC actions related to the Duterte administration’s controversial war on drugs, where dela Rosa served as Philippine National Police chief. In earlier filings, the Offic

Despite heavy rains, protesters gathered at Malcolm Square in Baguio City on May 16 as local anti-corruption groups staged an indignation rally over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case and the alleged arrest warrant involving Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. Rain poured steadily over Baguio City on May 16, but it did not stop residents and advocacy groups from gathering at Malcolm Square to stage an indignation rally centered on recent national political controversies

Senator Ronald dela Rosa may face immediate arrest if he attempts to leave the Philippines while authorities move to validate and enforce the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant issued against him, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida said immigration authorities and law enforcement agencies have already been placed on alert following the issuance of the ICC warrant linked to alleged crimes against humanity tied to the Duterte

Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa have allegedly left the Senate building at approximately 2:30 AM, a fellow senator confirmed the timing of the departure based on an official report from the Senate secretariat, marking a notably late exit during a period of intensive legislative sessions. As of this report, there has been no official statement from Dela Rosa’s office or Senate leadership regarding the specific reason for his early morning departure. This remains a developing

Gunshots reportedly rang out inside the Philippine Senate late Wednesday evening, prompting Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla to enter the complex amid a tense security situation linked to the reported attempt to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Gunshots reportedly rang out inside the Philippine Senate late Wednesday evening, prompting Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla to enter the complex amid a tense security situation linked to the reported attempt to arrest Senator

The meme that took over the country this week may be entertaining for some, but what’s disappointing is how it reflects evasion of accountability and disregard for the rule of law. All of this unfolded alongside the so-called Senate coup, the sudden change in Senate leadership, and Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s public outburst - all within the same day. While debates continue on whether the ICC has jurisdiction over his case, one fact remains: he has been out of public r

Five senators from the 20th Congress formally introduced a Senate resolution urging Ronald dela Rosa to voluntarily surrender to proper authorities and seek judicial remedies in accordance with the Constitution and applicable laws. Filed as Senate Resolution No. 395, the measure was introduced by Francis Pangilinan, Vicente Sotto III, Panfilo Lacson, Risa Hontiveros, and Paolo Benigno Aquino IV amid ongoing discussions surrounding accountability, judicial processes, and the l

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has formally served a subpoena to Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in connection with the ongoing investigation into the government’s controversial anti-drug campaign during the Duterte administration. Dela Rosa, who served as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from 2016 to 2018, was one of the key officials who led the implementation of the administration’s intensified war on drugs. The campaign drew both local

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has publicly presented a document he claims is an official arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa. The move comes as a direct challenge to Dela Rosa’s dramatic return to the Senate plenary, with Trillanes asserting that the Hague-based court is now moving to take the senator into custody for alleged crimes against humanity during the previous administration's drug war. Despite the

The Philippines’ most powerful seats are being left empty at vital moments where there should be leadership. Vice President Sara Duterte has not attended recent impeachment proceedings by the House Committee on Justice. Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa has likewise been absent in the Senate since November, making him the most absent senator. Several other government officials have filed for leave from duty during public scrutiny of their actions. This is not about showing up;