Ombudsman orders Cayetano, Padilla to answer obstruction of justice complaint

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LEADERSHIP CHANGE. Senator Ronald dela Rosa shows up at the Senate session hall and alleges that National Bureau of Investigation agents accosted him, causing a small wound on his left hand, on May 11, 2026.

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The complaint filed by Tindig Pilipinas is in relation to the escape of Senator Bato dela Rosa – the subject of an International Criminal Court warrant – from the Senate

MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Robin Padilla, and former Senate sergeant-at-arms Mao Aplasca to answer the obstruction of justice complaint filed against them by Tindig Pilipinas in early June.