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...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Wednesday, November 23 submitted to the Senate a copy of its road map which they plan to adopt to grow the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) industry. This roadmap, according to the state gaming regulatory agency, will help...
Senators on Tuesday, November 22 called for an increase in the disability pension of disabled veterans which has remained stagnant for almost three decades already. Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said there is an urgent need to upgrade the 28-year old disability pension of disabled veterans, noting that the...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte has no reason to have broadcast journalist Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa killed, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said on Tuesday, November 8. Dela Rosa, an ally of the former Duterte administration, said he finds it illogical that the former leader would...
Senator Ronald dela Rosa believes that the reimposition of the death penalty will save the lives of many Filipinos. Dela Rosa, who is pushing for the return of death penalty on large-scale drug traffickers, said his proposal could save the lives of innocent people because criminals can no longer...
Senator Nancy Binay on Wednesday, Aug. 17 asked the National Housing Authority (NHA) to consider giving housing projects to informal settler families (ISF) for free. Binay made the suggestion after Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jerry Acuzar said some of the...
Senator Raffy Tulfo on Tuesday, Aug. 16 called out the Philippine National Police (PNP) for its unfair practices, including its alleged penchant to run after small-time drug personalities as well as proposing arraignments in favor of the rich. At the organizational hearing of the Senate Committee...
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has filed a measure that would allow the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to disqualify or refuse the application of a party-list group that participates in attemtps to overthrow the government or is connected to the rebels. In filing Senate Bill (SB) 201, Dela Rosa...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, who previously led the Duterte administration's war on drugs as police chief, said Wednesday, Aug. 3, that he is one with ​the victims and families of the bloody campaign. However, he said he is not willing to face prosecution from the international court...
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa welcomed on Tuesday, Aug. 2 President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s decision not to make the Philippines rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC), as he acknowledged being the "number 2 accused" in criminal cases filed before international probers. "I must...
Senator Ronaldo "Bato" dela Rosa has nominated a fellow former uniformed personnel as sergeant-at-arms of the Senate, who will protect the 24 "most important people" in the Philippines--the senators. Dela Rosa picked retired Lt. Gen. Roberto Ancan on Monday, Aug. 1 for the position due to his...