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Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has strongly opposed the ongoing people’s initiative, calling it “politicians’ initiative.” “P.I. means People’s Initiative, not Politicians’ Initiative,” Dela Rosa said on Facebook. The legislator particularly questioned the efforts to amend Article 17, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution and allow members of the House of Representatives and the Senate […]
Former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief and now Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has suggested for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to conduct training on rules on engagement for military personnel, specifically to the auxiliary members of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU). The chairman of Senate Committee on Public Order made […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa expressed support for the passage of a bill that urged tough penalties on offenders engaged in crimes that are regarded as economic sabotage. Senator Cynthia Villar, Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform, introduced Senate Bill No. 2432 or the “Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act,” at the recent […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa commended the Philippine National Police for its decision to revoke the gun privileges of Wilfredo Gonzales, the dismissed policeman who was shown in a viral video carrying a handgun and threatening a cyclist in Quezon City. Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) Chief Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas, in a video […]
Senator Bato Dela Rosa has partnered with the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Bicol for the agency’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program payout to senior citizens at the San Andres Evacuation Center, Sto. Domingo, Albay. Dela Rosa arrived earlier to visit Albay due to Mayon’s continued unrest, where he […]
The proposal of Senator Bato Dela Rosa to prohibit the use of government social welfare entities such as the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to invest in the Maharlika Investment Fund was adopted in the Congress’ final version of the Maharlika Investment Fund Bill. Senate Bill No. 2020 or […]
Senator Bato Dela Rosa, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, has identified five possible legislative measures and four policy reforms based on the initial investigation his panel has conducted regarding the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. Dela Rosa said the possible legislative measures are an amendment to the […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa threw his full support for the passage of a measure that would reduce the need for teachers to bear the cost of teaching supplies while providing quality education to their students. Dela Rosa commended Senator Bong Revilla, Jr. for sponsoring Senate Bill No. 1964 or the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act […]
Senator Bato Dela Rosa wants to give more teeth to the law against hazing by making schools accountable and penalizing them if found negligent in implementing the law, which can cause serious injuries and even death of students due to hazing. This developed during the hearing on Tuesday conducted by the Senate Committee on Justice […]
Senator Bato Dela Rosa, the chairperson of the Senate Special Committee on Marawi City Rehabilitation and Victims Compensation, sees a much faster implementation of the bulk water project component of the Marawi City rehabilitation program. This developed as the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) and the Philippine Army (PA), two of the implementing agencies of […]