Senator Ronald ‘’Bato’’ dela Rosa on Saturday, March 4, pressed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to strike hard on private armies, guns for hire, and organized crime groups that are becoming bolder and more daring day by day. Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa (Senate PRIB Photo)...
Senator Ronald “Bato" Dela Rosa, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Marawi City Rehabilitation and Victims Compensation, sees a much faster implementation of the bulk water project component of the Marawi City rehabilitation program. Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa (Senate PRIB Photo)...
Senator Ronald ‘’Bato’’ dela Rosa supports the resolution of Senator Robinhood Padilla calling for the amendments of the restrictive economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution through the Constituent Assembly (Con-ass) mode. ‘’Sabi nga nila madugo, medyo malaking proseso at malaking...
The Department of National Defense (DND) “fully supports” the revival of the mandatory Reserve Officers Training Course (ROTC) in higher education institutions (HEIs) which is now being discussed by lawmakers. (Juan Carlo de Vela / Manila Bulletin File Photo) This was the assurance given by...
There is a strong opposition from the law enforcement sector on proposals to decriminalize the use of illegal drugs because it would send wrong signals that illegal drug abuse is now allowed, particularly by the youth, Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa said. On the other hand, the Senate Public Order...
Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa commended the Association of Firearms and Ammunitions Dealers of the Philippines, Inc. (AFAD) on Thursday, Nov. 24 for continuously educating the Filipino people on responsible gun-ownership through its yearly arms show. Sen. Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa and AFAD...
Senator Ronald ‘’Bato’’ dela Rosa on Friday July 29, disagreed with the suggestion of Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel that the Philippines should rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC). Pimentel revealed his position that the Philippines should "rejoin" the ICC during...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa expressed hopes Saturday, July 23 that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. would announce that he would continue the gains of the previous Duterte administration during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA). Dela Rosa said he wanted President...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has renewed his push for the imposition of the death penalty on convicted high-level drug traffickers in the 19th Congress. The death penalty bill is among the first 20 bills that dela Rosa filed early this week at the Senate. Last June, Dela Rosa, who was at the...
Senator Ronald ‘’Bato’’ dela Rosa on Friday, April 22 said it is up to President Duterte whether or not he would allow Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Dionardo Carlos to simply retire mandatorily on May 8 or extend his services. The law mandates the retirement of officers and...
The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs is seeking to regulate the operations of online cockfighting (e-sabong) and limiting its operations only every Sunday and legal holidays. Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said this is just one of the initial recommendations of the Senate...
UniTeam presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos couldn't help but be impressed by Quezon City mayoralty candidate, Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Mike Defensor. Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos (left) and Quezon City mayoralty bet Mike Defensor (Photos from MANILA BULLETIN, Facebook) Defensor's...