Bato dela Rosa, the controversial senator from the Philippines, remains at large with no official arrest confirmed, according to multiple government agencies. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) stated that the senator is still within the country and that the search for him continues (newsinfo.inquirer.net).
Government officials have dismissed recent rumors of his arrest, calling them a distraction from ongoing political developments. Malacañang described the claims as a “diversionary tactic” aimed at diverting attention from the impeachment proceedings against the vice president (sunstar.com.ph). The Interior and Local Government Secretary, Jonvic Remulla, noted that dela Rosa’s last known location was in Mindanao, where he has been hiding since leaving the Senate premises (cebudailynews.inquirer.net).
Some online posts have falsely claimed that dela Rosa was arrested, but these have been debunked by the NBI, the Department of Justice, and the Philippine National Police. A recent video circulating online was misinterpreted as evidence of his arrest, but it was actually from May 13, when he appeared at the Senate (rappler.com).
The situation remains under active investigation, with authorities continuing their efforts to locate the senator.
