Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa left the Senate premises around 2:30 a.m. Thursday after senators placed him under protective custody earlier this week following an attempt by National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents to arrest him based on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity.
Ronald dela Rosa will not be arrested “for now” following a security incident at the Senate of the Philippines on Wednesday night, Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said, citing assurances from government officials and a directive from the Supreme Court.
Vicente Sotto III was unseated as Senate president on Monday after 13 of the 24 senators voted to declare all leadership posts vacant and elected Alan Peter Cayetano as his replacement during the chamber’s session.
More than 200 lawmakers have expressed support for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte ahead of a scheduled House of Representatives vote on Monday, according to two lawmakers interviewed on Sunday.
Robin Padilla on Saturday said he has advised fellow senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa not to appear in public amid rumors that the International Criminal Court may have issued an arrest warrant against him.
Vice President Sara Duterte alleged on Thursday that several lawmakers were using her name to raise money in connection with her impeachment case.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said it will identify other possible victims of alleged blackmail linked to the Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN) following the arrest of its founder Franco Mabanta and four others for alleged extortion involving former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
Malacañang on Wednesday said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has no friendship or close ties with social media operator Franco Mabanta, who was arrested over allegations that he attempted to extort P350 million from former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
The House of Representatives of the Philippines may secure at least 106 votes to impeach Sara Duterte, with lawmakers indicating support could reach up to 215 signatures, officials and sources said Monday following the approval of the impeachment report by the House justice committee.
The House of Representatives of the Philippines may secure at least 106 votes to impeach Sara Duterte by the second week of May 2026, and could reach up to 215 signatures, according to lawmakers and sources on Monday, after the chamber’s justice panel approved the committee report containing the articles of impeachment.