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Senator Bato dela Rosa, no longer under Senate protective custody

Ronald dela Rosa

Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa gestures as he answers questions at the Philippine Senate in Pasay, Philippines on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Source: AP / Aaron Favila/AP/AAP Image

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has stated that Senator dela Rosa voluntarily left the premises and is no longer under Senate protective custody.


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By Shirley Escalante

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Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has stated that Senator dela Rosa voluntarily left the premises and is no longer under Senate protective custody.


Key Points

  • Information from the Senate Sectretariat cites Senator Ronald dela Rosa left the Senate building around 2:30am, Thursday, May 14.
  • Senator dela Rosa is the subject of warrant of arrest issued by the International Crimninal Court or ICC for Crimes against humanity committed during the Duterte Adminstration's anti-drug war campaign.
  • Senate President Cayetano and DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla have agreed to investigate the May 13 incident.

On May 18, the Senate will proceed with the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte

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