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BATO: I’M YOUR FIGHTER VS DRUGS, CRIME IN SENATE

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has renewed his commitment to continue being a “fighter” against illegal drugs, criminality, and corruption should he be elected to the Senate in the upcoming 2025 national and local elections. A former chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Dela Rosa said that he does not want to seek a […]

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BATO: FIRM STAND ON MORALS WITH SENATE REELECTION

As the campaign for the 2025 national and local elections starts, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa stressed the need for a principled individual who prioritizes the welfare of the Filipinos. The re-electionist senator assured that once he gets a fresh term in the upper chamber, he will stand firm on his values and morals, especially […]

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BATO WANTS HPG TO KEEP WATCH ON MARILAQUE HIGHWAY

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has called on the government to think of a “permanent solution” to minimize road mishaps along the Marilaque (Marikina-Rizal-Laguna-Quezon) Highway. “It’s about time that the Highway Patrol Group of the PNP tightens its grip along the whole stretch of the Marilaque highway with the support of course of the local […]

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AMENDED FIREARMS REGULATION LAW GETS SENATE NOD

The Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2895 amending Republic Act No. 10591 otherwise known as the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act. “With the approval of the amendments under the bill, it clarifies licensing and registration procedures which will promote compliance; strengthens regulations against illegal firearms and enhances public safety; […]

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DELA ROSA LAMENTS RESURGENCE OF DRUGS IN STREETS

Former Philippine National Police and now Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa expressed disappointment over the resurgence of drugs in the country after the term of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The lawmaker compared the anecdotes during the implementation of Duterte’s drug war and the current administration’s anti-narcotics campaign.   “Ang daming tao na nagsasabi na nagpapasalamat sila […]

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DELA ROSA: ICC IS ALL ABOUT CONTROL

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is not for the pursuit of justice, but about controlling their member-states, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said.  The national police chief-turned-lawmaker issued the remark after Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla recently stated that the Philippine government will talk to the ICC soon and discuss certain areas of cooperation […]

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BATO LAUDS 2 LAW ENFORCERS IN ZAMBOANGA CITY CLASH

The Senate adopted Senate Resolution No. 1270 commending Police Senior Master Sergeant Ryan Mariano and Correction Officer 1 Melvin Cabanal Magnaye of the Bureau of Corrections for their bravery and dedication to protect the public. “There is no greater amount of nobility than to give one’s life to protect another. However, we would always want and […]

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DELA ROSA: LET DSWD DISTRIBUTE AKAP AYUDA

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has expressed the importance of giving the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) sole discretion to distribute AKAP (Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program) and other social aid programs of the government. While he explained that he is not opposed to the distribution of aid to the poorest of […]

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DELA ROSA TO QUADCOMM: STOP DETAINING ‘GOOD’ COPS

The House QuadCommittee should focus its energy on investigating the prevalence of crime in the country, instead of wasting their resources in detaining former and current officers who are serving the land in good faith, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said. The former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief made the remark after he visited the […]

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EXCLUSION OF EX-PRESIDENTS FROM NSC DISMAYS BATO

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa expressed his dismay over the removal of the country’s former presidents from the National Security Council by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., as he emphasized that their “wealth of experience” could prove valuable in crafting the country’s national security policies.  “Sayang, ako’y nanghihinayang sa experience –the wealth of experience ng mga […]