DILG says it has no information on rumored arrest of Bato dela Rosa

SENATOR RONALD “BATO” DELA ROSA / MAY 13, 2026Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa addresses the media during a press conference at the Senate in Pasay City on May 13, 2026. Dela Rosa appealed to fellow Philippine Military Academy alumni and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines for support amid the case filed against him before the International Criminal Court.INQUIRER PHOTO / NIÑO JESUS ORBETA

MANILA, Philippines — Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said his agency has no information yet amid rumors that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa had been arrested.

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Dela Rosa is wanted by the International Criminal Court in connection with his alleged participation as Philippine National Police (PNP) chief in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs.

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