Gov’t in active pursuit of Sen. dela Rosa, Harry Roque – DILG chief

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa addresses the media during a press conference at the Senate in Pasay City on May 13, 2026. (INQUIRER / NIÑO JESUS ORBETA) MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the Philippine government is actively pursuing Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Harry Roque, who once served as spokesperson of then-president Rodrigo Duterte. “Our operations are ongoing. I can’t speak about what we’re doing, but we’re actively pursuing him,” Remulla said of dela Rosa in an interview on dzMM on Wednesday. “He knows all police procedures. So, we can’t just use the usual techniques. So, now, we’re employing other techniques and other strategies to get them,” added Remulla. Article continues after this advertisement READ: PNP: Dela Rosa to be arrested if he resurfaces for impeachment trial A former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, dela Rosa is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over his alleged participation in the Duterte administration’s bloody war on drugs. The senator was last seen leaving the Senate premises with Sen. Robin Padilla in the early hours of May 14. Meanwhile, Roque is wanted by a Pampanga court for human trafficking in connection with illegal activities linked to a Philippine offshore gaming operator. The former presidential spokesperson was reportedly in Europe to seek asylum, citing political persecution. Article continues after this advertisement “Nasa Vienna siya. Mayroon na kaming communication. Hindi siya nagtatago, but any time pwede namin siya kunin,” Remulla maintained. “He’s in Vienna. We have communication. He’s not hiding, but any time now we can get him,” said Remulla. Article continues after this advertisement “I’m pretty confident we can get him,” added Remulla. /gsg Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.