Matibag, Dela Rosa

NBI claims ‘leads’ on Bato whereabouts as manhunt intensifies

MANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday disclosed that authorities already have “solid leads” on the whereabouts of Sen. Ronald “Bato”...
CAYETANO: “The Senate was under attack. That’s indisputable.” | CASTRO: “The Senate was not under attack. You can see that in the news.”

Palace disputes Cayetano’s ‘Senate under attack’ claim

MANILA — Malacañang on Monday downplayed the shooting incident inside the Senate complex in Pasay City, insisting the chamber was “not under attack” despite...
DELA ROSA, SINGSON

Chavit Singson denies role in Dela Rosa’s Senate escape

MANILA — Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson on Monday denied allegations linking him to the alleged escape of Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela...
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DOH on alert as Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo and Uganda

MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said it is on heightened alert and closely coordinating with the World Health Organization (WHO)...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (left) Confers with National Security Adviser retired Gen. Eduardo S.L. Oban Jr. In Malacañang. Photo courtesy of the Presidential Communications Office

NSC: Corruption magnifies PH’s vulnerability to crisis

MANILA — The National Security Council (NSC) warned that corruption and policy uncertainty are weakening the Philippines’ ability to withstand external shocks, describing them...
The Office of the Solicitor General has asked the Supreme Court to reject Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s petition seeking to block the implementation of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, describing the senator as a “fugitive” and arguing that his bid lacks legal basis.

DOJ warns Bato: Leaving PH will trigger arrest

MANILA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has ordered heightened border monitoring against Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and warned that he will be...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the traditional review of troops during the graduation rites of the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio City on Saturday, May 16, 2026. NIÑO JESUS ORBETA, PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER

PBBM, VP Sara stress loyalty, integrity before PMA grads

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio separately urged the graduating members of the Philippine Military Academy “Talang Dangal” Class...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte continues to challenge the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction, although the tribunal has ruled that it retains authority over alleged crimes committed before the Philippines withdrew from the Rome Statute in 2019.

ICC prosecutors push for Nov. start of Duterte drug war trial

MANILA — Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) are pushing to begin the crimes against humanity trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte on...
Sen. Robin Padilla (right) was among the last people seen with Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa before the former Philippine National Police chief disappeared from the Senate premises early Thursday morning, May 14, 2026.

Robin Padilla tagged ‘person of interest’ in search for Bato; NBI: Senate gunfire may...

MANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has identified Sen. Robin Padilla as a “person of interest” in efforts to determine the whereabouts...
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House prosecutors get ready; Senate to convene as impeachment court on May 18

MANILA — The House prosecution panel confirmed it will attend the formal convening of the Senate Impeachment Court on May 18, marking the official...