Cayetano, Padilla ordered to explain Bato ‘escape’ (opens original article in a new tab)

The Office of the Ombudsman ordered Senators Cayetano and Padilla to explain their roles in Sen. Bato dela Rosa's departure from the Senate, which occurred amid allegations of obstructing an ICC warrant against him. Key points include the order for counter-affidavits, the group's claim of coordination to prevent enforcement, and the context of Dela Rosa's protective custody and subsequent escape.

• Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Robinhood Padilla ordered to explain obstruction of justice complaints over Bato dela Rosa's departure
• Dela Rosa, wanted by ICC for drug war killings, left Senate premises amid confusion caused by protective custody and warning shots
• Tindig Pilipinas filed complaint alleging coordination to prevent ICC warrant enforcement against Dela Rosa