Palace: Bato Dela Rosa Arrest Rumors a Distraction from Duterte Impeachment Trial

Malacañang on Wednesday accused allies of Vice President Sara Duterte of fanning speculation that fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa had been arrested, calling it a ploy to divert public attention from her impeachment trial. On Tuesday night, social media went abuzz with posts hinting at Dela Rosa’s arrest on orders of. Presidential spokesperson dismissed the rumors as baseless and politically motivated. The incident highlights the escalating political tensions in the Philippines, with Vice President Duterte facing an impeachment trial over alleged corruption. Dela Rosa, a key figure in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, has also been a subject of political scrutiny. Malacañang emphasized the timing of these rumors coinciding with the crucial impeachment proceedings and urged the public to rely on factual information.