[2026-05-18 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Protesters gather as Senate opens Duterte impeachment trial

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Protesters from opposing groups started gathering outside the Senate in Pasay City on Monday as lawmakers began the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/protesters-gather-as-senate-opens-duterte-impeachment-trial/2345950

[2026-05-18 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Groups march as Senate tackles VP impeachment

Snippet: Members of youth and other groups march along Diokno Boulevard in Pasay City to demand the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, May 18, 2026, as the Senate prepared to convene as an impeachment court.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/videos/watch-groups-march-as-senate-tackles-vp-impeachment/2345939

[2026-05-18 18:18 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Comelec processes over 5.1 M voter registration applications

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — More than 5.1 million voter registration applications have been processed nationwide by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as of Friday, May 16, according to the latest data shared by the poll body.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475495/comelec-processes-over-5-1-million-voter-registration-applications/

[2026-05-18 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Philippine Senate opens impeachment trial of vice president

Snippet: Police personnel stand behind their shields outside the Senate of the Philippines, in Manila, Thursday May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Gerard Carreon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/philippines-duterte-impeachment-senate-3c327acffc1c9a364a9e670c74225d83

[2026-05-18 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watch : Duterte trial could be among ICC’s fastest — prosecution

Snippet: This is The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/videos/watch-duterte-trial-could-be-among-iccs-fastest-prosecution/2345921

[2026-05-18 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists land on Sandy Cay reef as tensions with Philippines escalate once again

Snippet: Manila says it sent a plane over the South China Sea reef in an effort to ‘drive away’ those carrying out ‘unauthorised’ research activity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353947/chinese-scientists-land-sandy-cay-reef-tensions-philippines-escalate-once-again?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 17:06 UTC+10:00] [Spratly Islands] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists land on Sandy Cay reef as tensions with Philippines escalate once again

Snippet: Manila says it sent a plane over the South China Sea reef in an effort to ‘drive away’ those carrying out ‘unauthorised’ research activity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353947/chinese-scientists-land-sandy-cay-reef-tensions-philippines-escalate-once-again

[2026-05-18 16:50 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIVE: Senate convenes as impeachment court for Sara Duterte trial

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-senate-convenes-impeachment-court-may-18-2026/

[2026-05-18 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: New DBM chief De Leon holds world record for stamp collecting

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The new secretary of the Department of Budget and Management, Kim Robert De Leon, holds a Guinness record for having the biggest collection of pope stamps.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/new-dbm-chief-de-leon-holds-world-record-for-stamp-collecting/2345883

[2026-05-18 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: What fact-finders have discovered so far on the Toboso encounter

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/fact-finding-mission-toboso-negros-occidental/

[2026-05-18 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Forces ganging up on us — Cayetano

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday said he was not sure whether he would be the shortest serving Senate chief in Philippine history as he claimed that groups are ganging up on him.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/forces-ganging-up-on-us-cayetano/2345881

[2026-05-18 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ICC prosecutors outline five expert witnesses to bolster case against Duterte

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The prosecution at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is preparing a multi-pronged expert witness strategy in its case against former president Rodrigo Duterte to prove that the killing of thousands in connection with his anti-drug campaign was part of a deliberate and state-backed policy amounting to crimes against humanity.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/icc-prosecutors-outline-five-expert-witnesses-to-bolster-case-against-duterte/2345874

[2026-05-18 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lagac, Tonacao shine in Philta National Age Group Championships

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — MIGUEL Ricardo Lagac III and Claudwin Seven Tonacao ruled their respective categories in the Philta National Age Group Championships which concluded Monday at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/sports/lagac-tonacao-shine-in-philta-national-age-group-championships/2345868

[2026-05-18 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Southern Police District confirms Senate shooting suspect tested positive in paraffin test

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Mel Oragon, the suspect arrested in the May 13 Senate shooting, tested positive for gunpowder, the Southern Police District (SPD) confirmed Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/southern-police-district-confirms-senate-shooting-suspect-tested-positive-in-paraffin-test/2345872

[2026-05-18 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Kaye Abad reveals yearlong battle with breast cancer, declared cancer-free

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Actress Kaye Abad revealed that she quietly battled breast cancer over the past year and has now been declared cancer-free.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/kaye-abad-reveals-yearlong-battle-with-breast-cancer-declared-cancer-free/2345873

[2026-05-18 15:59 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: AFP: PH already in ‘political war’ amid West Philippine Sea dispute

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the country should adopt a mindset that it is already in a “political war” amid the ongoing dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475475/afp-ph-already-in-political-war-amid-west-ph-sea-dispute/

[2026-05-18 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nievarez seeks redemption, shifts focus to 2026 Asian Games

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Cris Nievarez is setting his sights on a bigger goal, channeling all his efforts toward a breakthrough performance in the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/sports/nievarez-seeks-redemption-shifts-focus-to-2026-asian-games/2345851

[2026-05-18 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Erika Santos undecided on national team duty

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Erika Santos, the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour Most Valuable Player (MVP), has been tapped to join the new pool of the Alas Pilipinas women’s national volleyball team.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/sports/erika-santos-undecided-on-national-team-duty/2345850

[2026-05-18 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Diesel, gasoline prices to go up May 19

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy on Monday said that diesel and gasoline prices will go up on Tuesday, May 19, due mostly to the market reacting to developments in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/diesel-gasoline-prices-to-go-up-may-19/2345847

[2026-05-18 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: Remulla stays put at DILG, for now – Palace

Snippet: Jonvic Remulla stays as DILG secretary, at least for now. This was stated by Palace Press Officer Claire Castro. Castro noted that President Marcos still trusts Remulla. She said there was no indication that the President would replace Remulla anytime soon. The Palace press officer likewise brushed off talks that former senator Antonio Trillanes IV and Remulla’s predecessor, Benhur Abalos, would soon take over the leadership of the DILG.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/videos/breaking-remulla-stays-put-at-dilg-for-now-palace/2345846

[2026-05-18 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Yulo captures gold at French Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Championship

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Olympic champion Carlos Yulo delivered another statement performance, powering Olympique Antibes-Juan-les-Pins (OAJLP) Gymnastique to a championship victory in the French Men’s Artistic Gymnastics scene.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/sports/yulo-captures-gold-at-french-mens-artistic-gymnastics-championship/2345845

[2026-05-18 15:26 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment case at the Senate

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Senate is set to convene as an impeachment court Monday, May 18, for the highly anticipated trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a political showdown expected to test not only the strength of the administration coalition but also the stability of the chamber’s leadership.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475449/live-updates-sara-duterte-impeachment-case-at-the-senate/

[2026-05-18 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: LPGT resumes with stacked cast at Caliraya Springs

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Ladies Philippine Golf Tour resumes Tuesday with the staging of the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship, featuring a loaded cast of leg winners, seasoned campaigners and rising stars all eager to make an early statement.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/sports/lpgt-resumes-with-stacked-cast-at-caliraya-springs/2345838

[2026-05-18 14:42 UTC+10:00] [Editorials] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [EDITORIAL] Wala palang impunity, Bato; No permanent friends, Cayetano

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/editorials/no-impunity-bato-dela-rosa-permanent-friends-alan-peter-cayetano-filipino-version/

[2026-05-18 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos names new budget chief

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named former budget official Kim Robert de Leon as the new secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Malacañang announced on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/marcos-names-new-budget-chief/2345827

[2026-05-18 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Remulla stays put at DILG – Palace

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla stays as Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) chief, Malacañang said on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/remulla-stays-put-at-dilg-palace/2345829

[2026-05-18 14:29 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Marcos picks young UP professor as new budget chief

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-appoints-kim-robert-de-leon-budget-secretary/

[2026-05-18 13:39 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: World Bank did not testify in House impeachment hearings vs VP Sara

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/world-bank-did-not-testify-vice-president-sara-duterte-impeachment/

[2026-05-18 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOH ready for Ebola outbreak

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said it is “ready and on alert” for the possible entry of the Ebola virus in the country.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/doh-ready-for-ebola-outbreak/2345792

[2026-05-18 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eala climbs 4 spots to No. 38 in WTA rankings

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipina tennis standout Alex Eala is steadily climbing back up the WTA rankings after moving up four spots from her previous position.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/sports/eala-climbs-4-spots-to-no-38-in-wta-rankings/2345786

[2026-05-18 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH karatekas capture 6 medals in Karate One-Youth League

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — FRANCIS Erl Jud Abundo and Kathleya Elaine Bustamante saved the day for hometown bets with a gold each, capping a prolific outing for country at the close of the Karate One-Youth League presented by the Philippine Sports Commission at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/sports/ph-karatekas-capture-6-medals-in-karate-one-youth-league/2345754

[2026-05-18 02:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eala opens Strasbourg campaign vs Ukrainian qualifier Oliynykova

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala begins her campaign at the Internationaux de Strasbourg with a first-round clash against Ukrainian qualifier Oleksandra Oliynykova in France.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/sports/eala-opens-strasbourg-campaign-vs-ukrainian-qualifier-oliynykova/2345753

[2026-05-18 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ICC prosecutors want November start for Duterte trial

Snippet: PROSECUTORS at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have proposed that the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte begin on Nov. 30, 2026, while lawyers representing victims urged judges to start proceedings earlier in September and pressed for the use of Tagalog and Cebuano interpreters to ensure affected communities can follow the case.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/national/icc-prosecutors-want-november-start-for-duterte-trial/2345745

[2026-05-18 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fragile Senate shakeup and spurious ICC arrest warrant

Snippet: THE unexpected and sudden appearance of Sen. Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa at the Senate last Monday, May 11, after a forced absence of six months in the upper chamber, following an announcement of Ombudsman Jesus “Boying” Remulla confirming that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had a warrant of arrest issued against the senator, tagged as a co-perpetrator in the commission of the crime against humanity case filed against former president Rodrigo Duterte, triggered a bizarre turn of political events.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/opinion/columns/fragile-senate-shakeup-and-spurious-icc-arrest-warrant/2345699

[2026-05-18 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The long, hot summer in Cebu

Snippet: THE drama in the Senate may have temporarily distracted us from the struggles of everyday life. What I feared the most — that the government dispatched armed personnel to arrest Sen. Bato de la Rosa at any and all costs — didn’t happen. The discharging of firearms could obviously have been avoided, but thankfully, no one was hurt.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/opinion/columns/the-long-hot-summer-in-cebu/2345698

[2026-05-18 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Savoy Hotel Manila eyes another World Travel Awards victory

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/tmt-newswire/savoy-hotel-manila-eyes-another-world-travel-awards-victory/2345625

[2026-05-18 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Duterte's new lawyers pitch old health issue

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/national/dutertes-new-lawyers-pitch-old-health-issue/2345744

[2026-05-18 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Why QDMTT is reshaping Philippine tax incentives

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/business/top-business/why-qdmtt-is-reshaping-philippine-tax-incentives/2345680

[2026-05-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: No winners in Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49 draws for May 17

Snippet: There were no winners in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and the Super Lotto 6/49 draws on Sunday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/news/no-winners-in-ultra-lotto-658-super-lotto-649-draws-for-may-17/2345727

[2026-05-17 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOST, CHED advance PHITEST to accelerate commercialization of Filipino technologies

Snippet: THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are advancing the Philippine Technology Evaluation and Standards for Testing (PhiTest), a national initiative designed to accelerate the commercialization of Filipino technologies and strengthen integration into global value chains.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/tmt-newswire/dost-ched-advance-phitest-to-accelerate-commercialization-of-filipino-technologies/2345692

[2026-05-17 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: This summer, knowledge of heat index is necessary – Pagasa

Snippet: AMID the continuous rise in temperature in Region I (Ilocos Region), the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) emphasized the importance of understanding the heat index to prevent heat-related emergencies.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/tmt-newswire/this-summer-knowledge-of-heat-index-is-necessary-pagasa/2345689

[2026-05-17 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ICC Registry warns deployment of Filipino, Cebuano interpreters in Duterte trial may be delayed

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Registry warned that Filipino and Cebuano interpreters may not be available for the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte if it would begin in November as desired by the prosecution panel.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/news/icc-registry-warns-deployment-of-filipino-cebuano-interpreters-in-duterte-trial-may-be-delayed/2345674

[2026-05-17 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ICC prosecution plans to present 70 witnesses vs Duterte

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) intend to call 60 to 70 witnesses to testify against former president Rodrigo Duterte during the trial, including 31 "insider witnesses" and 17 crime-base witnesses.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/news/icc-prosecution-plans-to-present-70-witnesses-vs-duterte/2345666

[2026-05-17 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PCO chief among most approved Cabinet officials — survey

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office acting Secretary Dave Gomez emerged as one of the top performing members of the Marcos Cabinet, the recent nationwide survey conducted by the RPMD Foundation Inc. showed.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/news/pco-chief-among-most-approved-cabinet-officials-survey/2345661

[2026-05-17 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BARMM education chief asked to resign

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has asked Minister Mohagher Iqbal to resign immediately in the face of controversy surrounding some P2.247 billion in questionable transactions involving the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/news/barmm-education-chief-asked-to-resign/2345660

[2026-05-17 20:51 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [HOMESTRETCH] Tour of Luzon 2026: Local lessons from global cycling

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/sports/homestretch-episode-tour-of-luzon-2026-local-lessons-from-global-cycling/

[2026-05-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine lawyers support ICC arrest warrant for fugitive senator

Snippet: Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his overseeing former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody ‘war on drugs’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3353881/philippine-lawyers-support-icc-arrest-warrant-fugitive-senator?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Senate] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine lawyers support ICC arrest warrant for fugitive senator

Snippet: Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his overseeing former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody ‘war on drugs’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3353881/philippine-lawyers-support-icc-arrest-warrant-fugitive-senator

[2026-05-17 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bustamante, Abundo strike gold for PH in Karate One Youth League Manila

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino karatekas Kathleya Bustamante and Francis Abundo delivered a strong showing on home soil, capturing gold medals at the 2026 Karate One Youth League Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/sports/bustamante-abundo-strike-gold-for-ph-in-karate-one-youth-league-manila/2345643

[2026-05-17 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Policemen escorted Bato out of Senate? PNP chief orders probe

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered an internal investigation into allegations that policemen escorted Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa out of the Senate compound on May 14.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/news/policemen-escorted-bato-out-of-senate-pnp-chief-orders-probe/2345649