July 10, 2022
MANILA, Philippines – Tension continues to build around Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa as he faces possible arrest over his alleged role in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs.
Dela Rosa has remained inside the Senate compound since Monday after the chamber’s new leadership granted him protective custody amid reports that authorities may attempt to serve the arrest warrant against the senator.
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano earlier said the chamber would only recognize warrants issued by Philippine courts, while Malacañang has maintained that the executive branch would not interfere in Senate decisions.
The looming arrest has sparked protests, political tensions, and renewed debate over the Philippines’ obligations to the ICC. Five senators have filed a resolution urging Dela Rosa to surrender to proper authorities while human rights groups and progressive organizations have called for his arrest and surrender to The Hague.
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'NAKAKALUNGKOT AT NAKAKAGALIT'Vice President Sara Duterte said in an ambush interview in The Hague that she was saddened by the shooting incident that occurred in the Senate on Wednesday night, calling it a disrespect to the institution. Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/Fw8ECtAEBj
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'DIVERSION TACTIC LANG DAW'LOOK: Sen. Bato dela Rosa’s lawyer, Atty. Israelito Torreon, shared a photo with the senator taken after the shooting incident on Wednesday night, amid claims that dela Rosa used the situation to evade arrest by authorities. | 📸: Torreon/Facebook… pic.twitter.com/O2mf3SkOg7
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SENATE SHOOTING AFTERMATHLOOK: SOCO operatives from the PNP Forensic Group are gathering evidence on the second floor of the Senate building, where the shooting incident took place on Wednesday night.DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla earlier confirmed that no one was killed or… pic.twitter.com/6vHRawhBsU
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BATO STILL IN THE SENATEWATCH: Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa remains inside the Senate hours after a shooting incident took place inside the building on Wednesday night. Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano earlier said in a livestream that dela Rosa was staying in his office… pic.twitter.com/EJeOh9UUdS
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'NEXT THING TO DO IS INVESTIGATE TO FIND OUT WHO FIRED'Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said none of his staff who remained in the Senate building were harmed during Wednesday night’s shootout. He added that the next step is to investigate who fired the guns and what their motive… pic.twitter.com/3zC8ESYiJu
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'WALA PONG INSTRUCTION KAHIT KANINO NA HULIHIN SI SENATOR BATO'President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that there was no order to arrest Sen. Bato dela Rosa on Wednesday following the Supreme Court's resolution on directing the necessary government agencies to reply on the validity… pic.twitter.com/K6EaZgUV2l
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WATCH: DILG Sec. Jonvic Remulla leaves the Senate premises.Remulla earlier said he arrived at the Senate to secure the safety of the senators following the gunshots inside the building. | @MJSalcedoINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/AlMZs1sas0 pic.twitter.com/inaeVnXxTD
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WATCH: Three vehicles containing SWAT and police personnel enter the Senate building around 11:30 p.m., a few hours after the gunshots inside the premises. | @MJSalcedoINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/AlMZs1sas0 pic.twitter.com/9pjWCbdlyi
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WHO WERE THE SENATORS INSIDE THE BUILDING DURING THE INCIDENT?LOOK: Sen. Bong Go shared photos with fellow majority bloc senators who were inside the meeting room when gunshots were heard within the building.Seen in the photos are Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, Senate… pic.twitter.com/6ac8A0kV1k
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'WATCH AND PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY'Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto reacted to the turmoil in the Senate earlier tonight, asking people to pray for the country and hopes that clarity and good judgment guide everyone, especially authorities involved.Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/eWCJWZAeWi
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WATCH: A SOCO vehicle was seen entering the Senate following gunshots inside the building. | @MJSalcedoINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/AlMZs1sas0 pic.twitter.com/KbSvkm4MDq
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HINDI PULIS, MILITAR O NBI ANG NAGPAPUTOK SA SENADO — MARCOSWATCH: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says he did not give instruction to both the Philippine National Police and the National Bureau of Investigation to serve the warrant of arrest issued by the International Criminal… pic.twitter.com/wQcSqsKgYG
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WATCH: PNP Scene of the Crime Operatives arrive at the Senate following a series of gunshots inside the Senate building. | @keithcINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/AlMZs1sas0 pic.twitter.com/YKiuhc366L
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LOOK: Cong. Kiko Barzaga joins the crowd of Sen. Bato dela Rosa’s supporters outside the Senate building. | @MJSalcedoINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/AlMZs1sas0 pic.twitter.com/KzwlRoZjHt
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The PNP has been put on full alert after several gunshots were heard at the Senate on Wednesday night, May 13.Earlier, the PNP said at least 1,500 police officers had been deployed to the Senate and its vicinity for security measures. | @jasonsigalesINQ Follow our live… pic.twitter.com/S8q8qTdWhV
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'WALANG PUWANG ANG KARAHASAN SA ATING DEMOKRASYA'Sen. Bam Aquino said that tonight’s situation in the Senate is deeply concerning after gunshots were fired inside the building, appealing to authorities to ensure the safety of civilians, media personnel, and government… pic.twitter.com/9PzGZOjgnp
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LOOK: Supporters place a standee of Sen. Bato dela Rosa outside the Senate building as they hold a program in support of the senator following reports of his possible arrest. | via MJ Salcedo, https://t.co/EDjVS4ZXKkFollow our live updates here: https://t.co/AlMZs1sas0 pic.twitter.com/A0ywS8TQct
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WATCH: Senator Robin Padilla is still in a meeting with other senators, his Chief of Staff Atty. Rudolf Jurado said. This is despite gunshots being heard inside the Senate building. | @keithcINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/AlMZs1sas0 pic.twitter.com/TAiOTKCVrd
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JUST IN: Most members of the Senate majority bloc including Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano exited the Senate building along with SILG Jonvic Remulla.Sen. Bato dela Rosa who faces an arrest warrant from the ICC is not with them. | @keithcINQ Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/oupFb0ZQ2A
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'ANG PINAKAMAINAM NA SOLUSYON NGAYON AY SUMUKO NA SI SEN. BATO'Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima said that Sen. Bato dela Rosa should surrender himself to authorities to ease the ongoing tension in the Senate amid reports of gunshots being heard inside the… pic.twitter.com/7BHNYmK5pP
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'HINDI SIYA AARESTUHIN NGAYON'WATCH: Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said that Sen. Bato dela Rosa is secure in his office and that DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla would not be arresting him tonight, following the Supreme Court’s order directing concerned government agencies… pic.twitter.com/UdypS66F31
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LOOK: DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla speaks to senators who are still inside the building following gunshots that were heard at the second floor. Remulla earlier stated that he’s there to secure the senators and not to arrest Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. | 📸: Jimmy Bondoc… pic.twitter.com/hN9iAKwBMa
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Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called him following a tense incident inside the Senate building where several gunshots were heard."Secretary Teodoro called us and President Marcos called us, assuring us it wasn’t government and… pic.twitter.com/W4PJXYI3xT
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WATCH: PNP Chief Melencio Nartatez arrives at the Senate building.Nartatez says the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms asks for his help following reports of gunshots inside the Senate building.He notes that the gunshots did not come from the side of the PNP. | @MJSalcedoINQ… pic.twitter.com/mrIwMo0WYh
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The PNP says it is coordinating with its personnel on the ground amid the reported shooting incident in the Senate. | @jasonsigalesINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/AlMZs1sas0 pic.twitter.com/MPpUaRZdMS
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‘I AM NOT HERE TO ARREST SEN. BATO’LOOK: DILG Sec. Jonvic Remulla arrives here at the Senate building following gunshots heard inside the premises.Remulla says his agenda is “not to arrest” Dela Rosa but to secure the safety of the senators. | @MJSalcedoINQ Follow our live… pic.twitter.com/9FyP0zwosv
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‘WE’RE NOT GOING TO LEAVE SENATOR BATO’Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla is coming to the Senate to secure senators and the building, and they are not going to leave Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.“May agreement na. We are still looking… pic.twitter.com/dyEzkhLyTe
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‘WE ARE ALLEGEDLY UNDER ATTACK’WATCH: Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said four senators were advised to leave the Senate after receiving warnings that “something would happen,” and confirmed that gunshots were heard inside the building. | 🎥: Cayetano/FacebookFollow our… pic.twitter.com/h1QOtxPJOt
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LOOK: Exchange of gunfire heard on the 2nd floor of the Senate offices in the Philippines. | 📷: Niño Jesus Orbeta/Philippine Daily InquirerFollow our live updates here: https://t.co/AlMZs1rCCs pic.twitter.com/Nv1ChQz9O6
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WATCH: Security personnel place additional barriers at the Senate’s main gate after gunshots were heard inside the premises. | @MJSalcedoINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/IbCaiTub7M pic.twitter.com/aHQBjZ7Bqm
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WATCH: Here's the current situation inside the Senate after gunshots were heard in the hallways of the building. | @keithcINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/IbCaiTub7M pic.twitter.com/YRtrqdSKcE
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BREAKING: Gunshots were heard in the hallways of the Senate building. | @keithcINQ
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WATCH: A supporter of Sen. Bato dela Rosa throws a plastic bottle at former Senate President Tito Sotto’s vehicle as he leaves the Senate premises. | @MJSalcedoINQ
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WATCH: Drilling noises are heard from Senate doors that are connected to the GSIS parking, a member of the Senate OSAA said. The portion of the building is near the elevators that Sen. Bato dela Rosa and other majority senators boarded. | @keithcINQ
Follow our live updates… pic.twitter.com/jwFxzQYdU5
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WATCH: Sen. Bato dela Rosa is joined by some Majority senators in exiting SP Alan Peter Cayetano’s Office before they boarded the Senate building’s second floor. | @keithcINQ
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WATCH: Members of the Senate Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms wear vests by the office of SP Alan Cayetano where Sen. Bato dela Rosa was last seen entering. Dela Rosa is under protective custody of the Senate amid an arrest warrant against him from the ICC. | @keithcINQ
Follow… pic.twitter.com/loOJKKyvuK
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in connection with the confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Dela Rosa is among those identified as alleged co-perpetrators in the… pic.twitter.com/Uj0cOkUs4S
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JUST IN: Senate Acting Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca says there is “no arrest” that will happen at this time, adding that if there were to be one, a court order and coordination with the Senate President will still be required.
Aplasca also denies NBI presence at the Senate… pic.twitter.com/3mlwSaz0In
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WATCH: Sen. Bato dela Rosa exits his office on the 5th floor of the Senate building amid reports of the ICC warrant of arrest set to be served to the senator. The senator was seen entering Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano’s office at the 2nd floor.
Dela Rosa is currently… pic.twitter.com/mrqsyqYkq5
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‘BAKIT NILA AKO GINA-GANITO?’
Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa appeals for a peaceful prayer vigil outside the Senate amid reports that NBI and CIDG operatives are on their way to arrest him.
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WATCH: Duterte supporters “inspect” vehicles leaving the Senate building, saying that Sen. Ronald dela Rosa may have been taken out of the premises. | @MJSalcedoINQ
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NO TRO FOR BATO WARRANT
JUST IN: The Supreme Court (SC) did not issue a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) but ordered executive officials to comment within 72 hours on Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s motion questioning the validity of the arrest warrant issued by the… pic.twitter.com/O2xX7PHbKd
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WATCH: Senate Acting Sgt at Arms Mao Aplasca goes out of the Senate building amid reports of a possible arrest of Sen. Bato dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa earlier said in his Facebook livestream that he would be arrested after the session at the Senate. | @MJSalcedoINQ
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Upon suspension of the plenary session at the Senate on Wednesday some senators including Sen. Bato Dela Rosa were seen exiting through the back of the session hall. | @keithcINQ
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WATCH: More police officers have been deployed outside the Senate building following reports of a possible arrest of Sen. Bato dela Rosa in light of the ICC warrant. | @MJSalcedoINQ pic.twitter.com/xCshxgHiBy
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WATCH: A police vehicle was seen entering the Senate building this Wednesday afternoon. | @MJSalcedoINQ pic.twitter.com/YN9hB1ZoIu
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WATCH: Sen. Bato dela Rosa was seen exiting the session hall after the plenary resumed. He boarded the elevator with his legal counsel and refused to take questions. | @keithcINQ
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BATO ON ICC WEBSITE
LOOK: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has listed Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa as a “defendant at large” on its website following the issuance of an arrest warrant against him, which was confirmed on Monday. | 📷: ICC
READ MORE:… pic.twitter.com/ZqAWxNlEmU
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‘SANA TULUNGAN NIYO AKO’
LOOK: In a Facebook livestream following their plenary session, Sen. Bato dela Rosa appealed to his supporters to hold a prayer vigil outside the Senate amid reports that operatives from the NBI and CIDG were on their way to enforce the ICC arrest… pic.twitter.com/hWvQluCrOk
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