Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Friday, August 16 said he cannot help but be dismayed that some lawmakers at the House of Representatives that once defended and hailed the Duterte administration’s “war on drugs” have now become staunch critics of the previous government. While...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Friday, August 16 said he is hoping that the Senate, under the leadership of Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, will remain its independent stance should “worse comes to worst” and Malacañang allows the International Criminal Court’s (ICC)...
‘Good luck!’ Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has this to say to the Philippine National Police (PNP) after it changed the government’s approach to the so-called “war on drugs.” “I wish them good luck. I hope and pray that they will succeed,” said Dela Rosa, former...
Senators on Monday, August 12 welcomed the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) new approach to the country’s anti-illegal drugs campaign which is now focused on demolishing drug supply chains than targeting street-level pushers and users. “I agree and support this new strategy,”...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILABULLETIN) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said the International Criminal Court (ICC) could opt to use records from ongoing hearings in the House...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (PPA/ KJ Rosales) The Marcos administration’s “bloodless” anti-illegal drug campaign is a “resounding success” in the ongoing fight against the proliferation of illegal drugs in the country, according to two...
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa (left), ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (Facebook, PPAB) Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa's apparent refusal to attend the House inquiry on the Duterte drug war killings is "a cowardly act". Thus, said...
Kabataan Party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel (left), Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa (Facebook) Kabataan Party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel chided Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa for insinuating that House of Representatives members want to "gang up" on...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte has opted not to attend the House Committee on Human Rights inquiry into the war on drugs, citing his right against self-incrimination, said former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque. FORMER President Duterte (right) with Sen. Bong Go. (FB) Roque...
Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. (left), former president Rodrigo Duterte (Facebook, MANILA BULLETIN) The House Committee on Human Rights will be "fair and respectful" to former president Rodrigo Duterte, should he change his mind and decide...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said he has no plans to attend the congressional inquiry into the so-called “war on drugs” launched by the House of Representatives but will do so only if his former boss decides to participate in the hearings. Dela Rosa, who is also one of the...
Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr (PPAB) House Committee on Human Rights chairperson and Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. renewed his call to strengthen the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) by...