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SOARING DOMESTIC AIRFARES ALARM DELA ROSA

Senator Bato Dela Rosa urged the government to address the soaring prices of local flights to ease the burden on Filipino passengers and boost tourism. During the 2026 budget deliberation for the Department of Transportation and its attached agencies, Dela Rosa raised the alarm on the very expensive local flights as compared to international flights […]

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BATO: HIKE SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR COMBATANTS’ KIDS

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa expressed his support for the move to increase the budget for scholarships for children of combatants to improve the overall peace situation in the country. During the 2026 budget deliberation for the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) led by Dela Rosa as the Chairperson […]

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DELA ROSA: DROP CRIMINAL LIABILITY AGE TO 10

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said that it is time to revisit the law on the minimum age of criminal liability as he expressed his support for Senate Bill 372 which aims to lower it from 17 years old to 10 years old. Senator Robin Padilla stood in the plenary recently to deliver a Privilege […]

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DELA ROSA EYES ISSUES ON GOV’T WORKERS, TRANSPORT

Apart from his advocacy on peace and order, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa filed 10 more priority measures that focus on the need to address the concerns of professionals, government employees, barangay health workers and public transportation workers. “Our advocacy goes beyond public order. As a lawmaker who came from the province, I personally witnessed […]

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DELA ROSA REFILES DEATH PENALTY, ROTC BILLS

True to his campaign promises, reelected Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa started his second term reviving his call for the passage of bills reinstating death penalty for large-scale traffickers, mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and amending the Party-list System Act. In refiling the bill reimposing capital punishment against large-scale traffickers, the former Philippine National Police […]

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BATO: TEST BUS DRIVER IN SCTEX CRASH FOR DRUG USE

The Philippine National Police (PNP) must insist the conduct of a drug test on the Pangasinan Solid North bus driver who was involved in the May 1 tragedy in Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said. The former PNP chief-turned-senator reminded the PNP that this is in accordance with Republic Act 10586 or […]

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BATO TO PNP: ADDRESS RECENT SPATE OF KIDNAPPINGS

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has reminded the Philippine National Police to focus on their duty to protect the people and address the recent spate of kidnappings, instead of implementing orders that are politically motivated. Dela Rosa warned that if these crimes are left unaddressed, it will not only tarnish the image of the Philippines, […]

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ZUBIRI, EJERCITO BACK BATO’S SENATE REELECTION BID

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa boosted his re-election bid for the 2025 senatorial elections after gaining support from his colleagues Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and Senator JV Ejercito. “Gusto ko pong i-endorso ang Bato ng Senado, none other than my dear friend, my kumpadre. Mabait siya, matulungin at talagang action man. He means what […]

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CEBU WELCOMES BATO’S ‘GUERILLA STYLE’ CAMPAIGN

Less than five weeks before the May 12 elections, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa visited several parts of vote-rich Cebu province to seek support for his reelection bid. Dela Rosa continued his “guerrilla style” campaign earlier this week, visiting Argao, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu City, Mandaue City, Consolacion, Dalaguete, Moalboal, Toledo City and Barili. In Argao, […]

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BATO ADOPTS PERSONAL, ‘GUERILLA STYLE’ CAMPAIGNING

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa does not mind going around the country “guerilla style” in order to woo voters to once again place their trust in him in the upcoming midterm election. “Saan mang sulok ng bansa, pupuntahan kita makuha lang ang matamis mong oo. Laban Pilipinas!” Dela Rosa said in a Facebook post early […]