PNP seeks Bato dela Rosa through associates, says he’s still in PH

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the agency was trying to locate Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa through his associates, but maintained that the lawmaker was likely still in the Philippines. “We are always, from time to time, on a daily basis, mayroon tayong

The NBI, DILG, DOJ, and the PNP have all denied reports of Dela Rosa's arrest, while Malacañang called it a ‘diversionary tactic.’ Some false posts misrepresent a May 13 video of Dela Rosa’s appearance at the Senate.

Reports a Philippines senator wanted by the International Criminal Court has been arrested are untrue, a presidential palace official said Wednesday, adding the speculation is rather an attempt to draw attention away from the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.