Palace to Bato dela Rosa’s wife: His possible arrest is not persecution

Inquirer.net - Oct 27, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday rejected claims by fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s wife that he was being persecuted, saying he should not hide if his conscience was clear. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the senator’s possible arrest was not an act of persecution, noting that complaints against him had been pending

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Palace to Bato dela Rosa’s wife: His possible arrest is not persecution

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