NBI Investigates Leads on Senator Dela Rosa's Disappearance Amid ICC Warrant
NBI receives ‘many leads’ on Dela Rosa’s whereabouts
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines has received numerous leads regarding the whereabouts of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, who left the Senate on May 14 to avoid arrest linked to an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. NBI Director Melvin Matibag confirmed the investigation is ongoing but withheld specific details.
- 01Senator Dela Rosa left the Senate on May 14 to evade an ICC arrest warrant related to the drug war.
- 02NBI Director Melvin Matibag stated they have credible leads on Dela Rosa's location but are not disclosing details.
- 03Senator Robinhood Padilla is considered a person of interest as he was the last seen with Dela Rosa.
- 04The ICC has identified Dela Rosa as a 'co-perpetrator' in the drug war during his tenure as PNP chief.
- 05Dela Rosa had recently returned to the Senate after more than six months of hiding.
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines is actively pursuing leads on the location of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, who left the Senate on May 14 to evade an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). NBI Director Melvin Matibag confirmed that they have received multiple credible leads regarding Dela Rosa’s whereabouts but refrained from sharing specific information to avoid speculation. Matibag indicated that Senator Robinhood Padilla, who was the last person seen with Dela Rosa, should be questioned further about his location. The ICC has implicated Dela Rosa as a 'co-perpetrator' in the drug war that resulted in numerous fatalities during his tenure as the Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from 2016 to 2018. Following a failed attempt by NBI agents to serve the arrest warrant during Dela Rosa's unexpected Senate appearance, he was placed under protective custody. However, he managed to leave the Senate building shortly after a shooting incident involving NBI personnel, raising further concerns about his safety and the ongoing investigation.
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The investigation into Dela Rosa's whereabouts could influence public perception of accountability in the Philippine government, particularly regarding the controversial drug war.
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