A presentation by the Philippine National Police during a press briefing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, shows a vehicle, reportedly owned by Sen. Robin Padilla, leaving the Senate before dawn on May 14. — Screengrab from Philippine National Police/Facebook
MANILA, Philippines — Sens. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Robin Padilla left the Senate premises together before dawn on May 14, just a few hours after the shooting incident inside the Senate, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said on Tuesday.
“On May 14 at about 2:30 a.m., a white Fortuner was seen and individuals were observed leaving the Senate. In particular, we saw Senator Bato and Senator Padilla heading toward the vehicle,” Nartatez said during a Palace briefing, citing footage taken from closed circuit television (CCTV) camera footage.
“Per records inquiry, it is owned by Senator Padilla,” he also said.
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