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Senator Bato Dela Rosa urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to restore friendly ties with the people of Davao City as he noticed that some police officers wore facemasks while manning checkpoints which he deemed as an act of intimidation. The former PNP chief-turned-lawmaker made the reminder to the PNP as he led the Senate […]
The proposed law for the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program will enable students to help the country in times of disasters like the recent Typhoon Carina which brought destruction to Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon. Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa stated this during Senator Loren Legarda’s interpellation on Senate Bill No. […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is hoping that Malacañang would consider the urgency of a law that will reform the Philippine National Police (PNP). Dela Rosa made the statement as he lamented President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to veto Senate Bill 2249 and House Bill 8327 or An Act Providing For Organizational Reforms In The […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa expressed full support for Vice President Sara Duterte’s decision to step down as head of the Department of Education (DepEd), saying this is a choice that considered Filipinos’ best interest. “I have known Vice President Sara [Duterte] since she was little, and I have always admired her selflessness and unconditional […]
Senator Bato Dela Rosa is eyeing graver penalties for individuals who will leak government’s classified documents either by crafting a new law or amending existing laws. The former Philippine National Police chief raised this as he noted that the current laws against leakage of documents appear to be useless. “Parang hindi naramdaman ‘yang batas na […]
The passage of the proposed Jail Integration Act will not only centralize the administration of local jails across the country, but will also ensure the welfare of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, sponsor of Senate Bill 2352, highlighted this as he welcomed the Senate’s unanimous approval of the measure seeking […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa urged the swift passage of a bill amending Republic Act No. 12235 or the “Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act” as he stressed the need to balance the welfare of the riding community and the intent to address the problem of “riding-in-tandem.” “Manipis po ang linyang tinutulay ng batas na ito sa […]
Senator Bato Dela Rosa has urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to provide options for the Filipinos who were tricked to sign the signature forms for the controversial people’s initiative (PI) that seeks to abolish the Senate. At the continuation of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation’s investigation into the alleged signature-buying […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has urged proper coordination between the Philippine National Police Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies (SOSIA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to look after the welfare of security guards. Dela Rosa made the call during the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs’ hearing on […]
Public officials and individuals who are behind the fake people’s initiative should face accountability. This was the statement of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa during the Senate Electoral Reform and People’s Participation Committee’s investigation into the alleged bribery and payoffs in exchange of Filipinos’ signature for charter change. “Kahit po suspendido ng Commission on Elections […]