Senators Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa and Imee Marcos on Tuesday, November 28 criticized Sen. Risa Hontiveros’ move to file a resolution calling on President Marcos' administration to cooperate with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into former president Rodrigo Duterte's bloody...
Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa (Senate PRIB Photo) Is the House of Representatives using the International Criminal Court (ICC) to silence Vice President Sara Duterte and her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte? Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said this is what...
THROUGH UNTRUE We often think of a king as a man who has the power to rule others by birthright and who absolutely controls the fate of his subjects. However, with the evolving ideals of leadership and society's growing emphasis on personal autonomy and self-determination, this notion is...
Kabataan Party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel (left), Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa (Facebook) Makabayan member Kabataan Party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel has advised a certain senator to brace for the potential entry of International Criminal Court (ICC)...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Friday, November 24 said he believes he needs to be ready “for any eventuality” to face a possible probe by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Dela Rosa, former Philippine National Police (PNP) and chief implementer of former President Rodrigo...
Senators on Friday, November 24 rejected China’s accusations the Philippines is stirring up trouble in the South China Sea saying it has always been the other party that is causing concerns in the area. This, after President Marcos announced last Tuesday, November 21,...
THROUGH UNTRUE Today’s Gospel reading narrates the parable of three servants who receive “talents” from their master before he embarks on a journey. In the time of Jesus, a “talent” represented a monetary unit, likely equivalent to the cumulative daily wage earned over 20 years....
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has rejected calls made by a United Nations (UN) rapporteur suggesting the abolition of the Philippines’ controversial anti-insurgency task force. Dela Rosa expressed belief that the UN rapporteur, Ian Fry, was misinformed about the functions of the...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Tuesday, November 14 said he respects the decision of the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge who allowed former senator Leila de Lima to post bail but could not help wonder why the cases against her slowly weakened under a different administration....
THROUGH UNTRUE Our seemingly trivial decisions can trigger unforeseen consequences, ultimately leading to either success or failure. Often, it is only in retrospect that we come to comprehend this. As the poet George Herbert wrote: “For want of a nail, the shoe is lost. For want of a shoe, the...
SANTA ROSA CITY, Laguna – A seven-year-old girl died in a fire in Barangay Caingin here on Monday, November 6. The fatality was identified as Princess Olivar. Arson investigators said the fire started at 1:45 p.m. and more than 100 houses were razed. Fire out was declared at 3:56 p.m. The...
A Senate panel on Tuesday, November 7 lifted the contempt order against the four leaders of the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) or the so-called Socorro "cult" namely Jey Rence Quilario also known as "Senyor Agila", Janeth Ajoc, Mamerto Galanida, and Karren Sanico. The Senate security group...
