Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa (left) and Robin Padilla (Photo from Senate PRIB)

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla is considered a “person of interest” in the escape of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa from the Senate early Thursday morning.

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said this in an interview over GMA News’ Unang Balita on Friday.

“He (Padilla) is the person of interest to shed light on the whereabouts of Senator Bato,” Matibag pointed out.

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