Former president lets his lawyers handle the November 2 hearing as the crimes against humanity trial nears its November 30 start DUTERTE ICC STATUS CONFERENCE – Former President Rodrigo Duterte will not be present when the International Criminal Court (ICC) holds the fifth status conference in his crimes against humanity case on Monday, November 2, … Read more
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
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
PNP Renews Surrender Appeal to Sen. Bato dela Rosa Ahead of Friday Ultimatum, Defends P50-Million Bounty BATO DELA ROSA – The Philippine National Police on Thursday, October 29, 2026, renewed its appeal for Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to surrender voluntarily, a day before the one-week ultimatum for him to turn himself in runs out … Read more
President Marcos Wants Bato dela Rosa Arrested Quickly but Without Bloodshed MARCOS JR. – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a lawful and non-violent arrest of fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, after the government offered a P50-million bounty and gave the senator one week to surrender. Palace press officer Claire Castro said the President … Read more
Robin Padilla Faces Possible Obstruction Case Over Alleged Assistance to Bato dela Rosa The Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) is expected to file an obstruction of justice complaint against Senator Robin Padilla over allegations that he helped Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa avoid authorities. The CIDG announced that it will … Read more
Groom’s Hilarious Wedding Run Inspired by Bato dela Rosa Goes Viral A wedding video of groom Edrian Sison went viral online after netizens noticed that it was creatively inspired by a well-known incident involving Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa inside the Senate. The video, presented as a Same Day Edit (SDE), featured a humorous and … Read more
Lei Jimenez Teases Late Husband Tado Over Photo with Robin Padilla LEI JIMENEZ – The wife of Tado Jimenez gained attention on social media after joking about an old photo of her late husband together with Robin Padilla. In a Facebook post, Lei playfully told her late husband to “wake up” and explain the photo … Read more
NBI Says Bato dela Rosa Will Be Arrested Regardless of Resistance The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has announced that it will proceed with the arrest of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa after receiving the go signal from the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant. Officials said the move … Read more
Drilon Urges Robin Padilla to Explain Controversial Senate Incident FRANKLIN DRILON – The former Senate President has called on Senator Robin Padilla to publicly explain his actions after he was linked to allegedly helping Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa avoid authorities following a warrant of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The issue … Read more