Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa confirmed on Wednesday, July 9 that the so-called “Duterte bloc” has committed to support Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s bid for the Senate presidency. “Nakapag-commit na kami. Although I don’t know kung naka pirma na yung iba (sa resolution)....
Senators Christopher “Bong” Go and Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa have signed the Senate resolution seeking the immediate repatriation of former president Rodrigo Duterte back to the Philippines. The resolution, which has yet to be filed by Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla in the 20th Congress,...
Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa has refiled the measure that seeks to reinstate the capital punishment of death through lethal injection for those who will be found guilty of large-scale trafficking of illegal drugs. “We will not distinguish between domestic or foreign offenders,” Dela Rosa said....
Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa has filed a bill seeking to expand the grounds for the refusal or cancellation of registration of party-list groups. This includes the promotion or use of violence and unlawful acts involving vulnerable sectors such as children and youth; and any form of association...
The Philippines has enjoyed its lofty status as one of Asia 's best in women 's basketball. And thanks to the thriving collegiate scene, there will be no shortage of talents in the years to come. Kacey Dela Rosa, Cielo Pagdulagan, Kent Pastrana, Elaine Etang and Louna Ozar are elevating...
Sharing of fake news, including those generated by artificial intelligence (AI), should not be done by government officials, a Palace official said. And if they ever do so, it is their responsibility to acknowledge that they shared a video that is not true or real. Palace Press Officer and...
In a dramatic turnaround, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Tuesday made a motion seeking the dismissal of the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, just one day after agreeing to take his oath as a senator-judge for the impending trial. Dela Rosa moved for the dismissal...
SANTA ROSA CITY, Laguna – A 26-year-old baker was shot dead by a security guard over gate pass payments in a subdivision in Barangay Malitlit, this city, before dawn on Sunday, June 8. Police identified the victim as Aldrin. Investigation said the victim was driving his tricycle after dropping...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa on Wednesday, June 4, confirmed that the draft Senate resolution seeking to dismiss the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte originated from his office. In an interview, Dela Rosa said the initiative was his alone, and that he was not directed...
A draft resolution seeking the de facto dismissal of the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte is now making the rounds in the Senate. Senator-elect Panfilo “Ping” Lacson confirmed receiving a copy of the “undated, unnumbered, un-authored” document, but said he...
Dismissing the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte without a trial would be a violation of the Constitution, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said on Thursday, June 5. Pimentel issued the warning after Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa sought the...
THROUGH UNTRUE “To see is to believe.” Many of us parrot this saying like dogma, failing to consider its opposite: “To believe is to see.” Today’s Gospel reading shows us how faith enables us to discern what is not immediately visible or accept something without requiring physical proof....
