BJMP Probes Claim Martin Romualdez Sneaks Out of QC Jail; Palace Warns Jail Officers

Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez at the House of Representatives in a 2025 file photo

Jail bureau says initial CCTV check shows no power cut and no exit by the former Speaker, as Malacañang reminds jailers not to break the rules MANILA, Philippines (November 4, 2026) – The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has opened an investigation into claims that detained former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has been … Read more

Palace to Nartatez: Arrest Bato dela Rosa, PMA Ties Should Not Get in the Way

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro speaking at a Malacañang press briefing

Malacañang says the manhunt for the fugitive senator is a test for the PNP chief and the entire police force after the DILG chief admitted it is ‘more difficult’ Malacañang on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, challenged Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. to make sure that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s … Read more

Kiko Pangilinan Pushes Price Freeze, Crackdown on Hoarders as El Niño Looms

Sen. Kiko Pangilinan taking a selfie with residents during a house-to-house visit

The senator wants automatic price freezes enforced in calamity areas and says the hunt for hoarders must reach the ‘very top’ Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Monday, November 2, 2026, urged the government to enforce automatic price freezes in areas placed under a state of calamity and to go after hoarders, profiteers and cartels as … Read more

Lacson to Authorities Hunting Bato dela Rosa: ‘SSSHHH’

Sen. Panfilo Lacson raising hands during his proclamation as senator-elect in 2025

The former PNP chief says secrecy is key in tracking down high-profile fugitives as the manhunt for the senator intensifies Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has a short message for authorities chasing Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa: keep quiet. In a post on X on Sunday, November 1, 2026, the former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief … Read more

Army Flags AI-Generated Photo of Soldiers Backing Bato dela Rosa as Fake

Sen. Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa inside the Senate session hall in May 2026

10th Infantry Division says the viral image of troops holding a pro-Bato banner was fabricated and misrepresents the military’s neutrality ARMY AI IMAGE BATO DELA ROSA – The Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry (Agila) Division has branded as fake an image spreading on social media that shows its soldiers openly supporting fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela … Read more

Lacson to Naysayers: I Never Took Bribes or Lobby Money

Senator Panfilo Lacson seated at a Senate hearing

Senator fires back at critics after ex-DPWH official tells Sandiganbayan he was the only lawmaker without a ‘commitment’ Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Friday, October 30, 2026, issued a sharp message to critics who have questioned his integrity, a day after a former public works official testified in court that Lacson was the only lawmaker … Read more

PNP Launches All-Out Manhunt for Bato dela Rosa as Surrender Deadline Lapses

Ronald dela Rosa speaking at a podium in police uniform during his time as PNP chief

Tracker teams now deployed in every region, but police say ‘the door is always open’ The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched an all-out manhunt for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa after the one-week deadline for his voluntary surrender lapsed on Friday, October 30, 2026. Lt. Gen. Wilson Joseph Lopez, who heads the police task … Read more