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Dela Rosa's advice to ABS-CBN workers: 'Hanap ng ibang trabaho para mabuhay'
Senator Bato dela Rosa urges the media network's thousands of workers to 'be industrious' and look for a new job in case ABS-CBN doesn't get a new franchise

Dela Rosa says U.S. offered visa after Duterte-Trump call
(UPDATED) Taking up the United States on its offer, Senator Ronald Dela Rosa says he will go to the American embassy after quarantine restrictions are eased

'Hindi lang sunud-sunuran sa Presidente': Sotto schools newbie senators
Senate President Vicente Sotto III advises Senator Ronald dela Rosa and others to participate in plenary discussions so they can convince their colleagues to take their side on issues

Panelo to U.S.: State reason for Dela Rosa's canceled visa 'out of courtesy'
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo says the United States should give an explanation since there should be courtesy 'among allies'

After U.S. cancels Bato's visa, Duterte threatens to scrap visiting forces agreement
(UPDATED) 'I'm giving notice. I'm giving the American government one month from now, President Rodrigo Duterte says

Ombudsman’s GCTA probe covers ex-BuCor chiefs Faeldon, Dela Rosa
Deputy Minority Leader Carlos Zarate extracts the confirmation from the Office of the Ombudsman as it defended its proposed 2020 budget in the House plenary

Bato dela Rosa to CHR: Ask NPAs to release minors since 'mas close kayo'
Senator Bato dela Rosa says the Commission on Human Rights will be offering 'something new' by helping end the alleged recruitment by the NPA of minors

Central Visayas police chief wants 2,000 more cops for Negros Oriental
Brigadier General Debold Sinas tells a Senate panel that he first made this suggestion to Malacañang when he was asked for proposals to stem the killings in the province

[OPINION] Put Bato in his place
It’s time that we put the neophyte senator in his own place, where he must learn the most basic of all lessons: Respect is earned

So what if Bato heads the Senate panel probing drug war?
Human Rights Watch warns that Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa will only be an obstacle to accountability on extrajudicial killings under the drug war

Fellow senators hit Dela Rosa over 'shit happens' comment on kid's death
(UPDATED) 'Nonchalance has no place in this situation,' says Senator Panfilo Lacson in response to the controversial comment of Senator Ronald dela Rosa

IN PHOTOS: Pro-Duterte senators-elect take oath in Malacañang
In two separate ceremonies, 8 Duterte-allied senators take their oath before the Chief Executive in the presence of their family and supporters

LOOK: Senate newbies attend 'first day of school'
The Senate neophytes receive briefings on the inner workings of the institution

Hugpong ng Pagbabago sweeps Senate race in Davao City
Davaoeños Bong Go and Ronald dela Rosa clinch the top two spots in the Senate race in the Duterte bailiwick of Davao City

Bato dela Rosa, Doc Willie Ong lead overseas race
These are based on partial, unofficial counts from select areas abroad which used vote-counting machines

The Davao boys are headed to the Senate
In their first bid for public office – national position, at that – Duterte disciples Bong Go and Ronald dela Rosa get enough votes to land them in the top 5

In 2019 campaign, Dela Rosa wins with his heart and Duterte
Former police chief Ronald dela Rosa woos voters with his personality and association with President Rodrigo Duterte

[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Si Bikoy at ang walong di dapat iboto
Isang linggo na lang at eleksyon na. Gamitin natin ang balota upang tiyaking hindi makakapasok ang mga ito sa Senado.

At Angkas event, Grace Poe promises to fast-track legalizing motorcycle taxis
'Binibilisan ko, pinag-aaralan ko, para ang prangkisa na maghahatid ng mas maganda, mas mabilis, at mas affordable na transportation sa lahat, at pagkakakitaan ninyong lahat sa ligtas na paraan, ay maipasa na,' says Senator Poe

Dela Rosa: We're still far from a drug-free Philippines
Senatorial candidate Ronald dela Rosa led the first few years of President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody anti-illegal drug campaign whose campaign promise was eradicating drugs 'in 3 to 6 months'

Should people who refuse to evacuate be arrested? Dela Rosa, Tañada face off
The two are responding to a question on how the country can further reduce risk and improve response to natural disasters

Duterte leads PDP-Laban campaign rally in Cagayan
Reelectionist Governor Manuel Mamba, a former Liberal Party stalwart who jumped ship to PDP-Laban, hosts the campaign rally in Tuguegarao City

5 top Senate bets have yet to register social media pages
Less than half of senatorial bets have complied with this new Commission on Elections requirement as of Monday, April 15

Dela Rosa backtracks, now says okay to release drug war docs
'Wala akong concern, wala akong 'tinatago, wala akong takot diyan,' says senatorial bet and former top cop Bato dela Rosa, after the Supreme Court ordered the release of drug war documents

Senate bets Enrile, Tolentino, Dela Rosa take the stage at Binays’ campaign kickoff
Reelectionist Makati Mayor Abby Binay says they invited both administration and opposition senatorial candidates to their proclamation rally

In Cebu, Dela Rosa says Silawan murder proves death penalty needed
Though there is no proof that Christine Lee Silawan's murderer is a drug addict, Ronald Dela Rosa points to her death as a reason to impose death penalty against drug traffickers

After rape-slay of Cebu girl, Duterte warns drug addicts of 'most dangerous time'
During a PDP-Laban campaign rally in Cauayan City, Isabela, the President denounced the rape and murder of 16-year-old Cristine Silawan

Dela Rosa jokes to crowd: Clap your hands or face Tokhang
'Kung ayaw 'nyo pumalakpak, bukas ipa-Tokhang ko kayo sa pulis,' says the former police chief who masterminded the controversial Oplan Tokhang

Dela Rosa on Chinese workers: Kung illegal, dapat gawing legal
Former top cop Ronald dela Rosa says illegal Chinese workers should first be given a chance to comply with requirements before getting deported

Dela Rosa: I've never crafted laws but I've implemented countless
Former police chief Ronald dela Rosa says his wealth of experience implementing laws will make up for his lack of legislative experience

Dela Rosa confident of PMA alumni support for Senate bid
'Siguradong may boboto sa akin kaya hindi na ako mangangampanya dito,' says administration senatorial bet Ronald dela Rosa, who is attending the PMA homecoming as a member of Class 1986

Duterte officially endorses 11 chosen candidates for May 2019
(UPDATED) ''Pag natalo itong mga kandidato ko, balikan ko kayo,' President Rodrigo Duterte jokingly tells the audience during PDP-Laban's proclamation rally in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Duterte’s chosen ones: Who will benefit most from the President’s endorsement?
The popular President Duterte is supporting multiple slates. His blessing will be more critical to some, than to others.

Dela Rosa says he has no legal liability for cops' mess during his term
'Ang aking pananagutan diyan ay konsensiya lamang. Ako'y nakokonsensiya dahil nangyayari 'yan during my time, says former Philippine National Police chief and now senatorial candidate Ronald dela Rosa

Gutoc asks Dela Rosa: What if your son was drug war collateral damage?
The former police chief says if drug war victims and their families don't get justice on earth, they will get it in heaven

De Lima camp wants to haul Aquino, Bato, Aguirre to trial
De Lima is arraigned on her 3rd and last drug charge, where she again refuses to enter a plea
'Pelikula lang?' Directors, critics hit 'Bato' movie
The movie about the former PNP chief's life screens just before the official campaign period begins – skirting rules on premature campaigning

Robin Padilla: Nego ongoing for Netflix series on Bato
Robin plans the series would continue from where the 'Bato' movie left off

Dela Rosa: Biopic will 'prop-up' Senate run
The movie airs two weeks before the 2019 campaign period begins

Robin Padilla almost did not make Bato movie
Robin says he has no plans of joining politics

Robin Padilla calls Bato dela Rosa's story a 'Cinderella Man' tale
Robin Padilla says Bato and Manny Pacquiao's stories have similarities

HOAX: Ronald dela Rosa 'held at airport,' 'persona non grata' in U.S.
A Facebook user supplies an unsubstantiated caption for some pictures of the ex-Bureau of Corrections chief and 2019 senatorial aspirant who went to the United States

Dela Rosa heckled at CNN Philippines senatorial forum
Critics jeer at Ronald dela Rosa, former police chief of President Rodrigo Duterte, while he explains his push for the return of the death penalty

Senate bets on drugs: Solve poverty or kill drug lords in Luneta?
Duterte appointee Ronald dela Rosa wants drug lords shot in Luneta, while Duterte critic Gary Alejano says government should start by addressing poverty

Before filing COC, Dela Rosa waits for 'lucky' 11 am
‘Wala namang masama kung maniwala ka sa feng shui, 'di ba?’ asks senatorial bet Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa as he filed his certificate of candidacy or COC

Nicanor Faeldon to take over Bureau of Corrections
The former Bureau of Customs chief may soon be back to heading a government agency

Ronald dela Rosa files candidacy for senator
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte's first police chief vows to push for the reinstatement of the death penalty if he wins in the 2019 elections

Dela Rosa endorses classmate as BuCor successor
'Malaking sapatos ang pupunuin natin,' says Melvin Ramon Buenafe, a Philippine Military Academy classmate of Ronald dela Rosa
Dela Rosa's advice to Trillanes? Go home
'Wala naman talagang order na hulihin siya. Wala pang warrant,' says former Philippine National Police chief and now Bureau of Corrections head Ronald dela Rosa

Bato dela Rosa, Faeldon, Phillip Salvador take oath with PDP-Laban
Former PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa admits his high survey ratings are a factor in his decision to run: 'Bakit naman magtatakbo-takbo ka kung di ka sigurado?'
