PNP - CIDG to file obstruction of justice raps vs Padilla, others, over Bato Senate escape

Added: 2026-05-27

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[00:00:17]The CIDG is filing an obstruction of justice complaints against Senator Robin Padilla and several others. This is in connection with what the CIDG calls as the escape of Senator Bato dela Rosa following the Senate shooting incident last May 13. The CIDG says it has concluded that the transport of Senator dela Rosa was not a mere hitch ride on Senator Robin Padilla's car. They alleged that it was a highly coordinated pre-planned logistical maneuver specifically executed to avoid detection. According to the CIDG, any act of obstruction of justice will be met with criminal prosecution. Senator Padilla has yet to respond to the allegation.

[00:01:04]CIDG and NBI operatives raided a house in a subdivision in Pampanga where Senator Bato dela Rosa was allegedly hiding. Dela Rosa, however, was not found. The raid was conducted in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City.

[00:01:19]According to reports, the house was allegedly owned by the uncle of Senator Robin Padilla. The CIDG has yet to release further details on the operation.

[00:01:32]A tropical depression will enter the Philippine area of responsibility today.

[00:01:37]It will be named Domeng. PAGASA says the weather disturbance was estimated at about 1,000 km east of northeastern Mindanao. It is moving west-northwestward at 10 km per hour.

[00:01:50]According to the weather bureau, the tropical depression may become a typhoon on Saturday while over the Philippine Sea. However, PAGASA says it is less likely to make landfall over the country.

[00:02:05]Filipino Muslims today commemorated Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice.

[00:02:11]Thousands gathered at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila for the observance of the most sacred festival in Islamic calendar. The traditional outdoor prayer began early in the morning. Thousands of Filipino Muslims also gathered at the Quezon City Memorial Circle in Quezon City. Eid al-Adha, the president said, is a reminder that any kind of sacrifice, when done with sincerity and love, becomes a source of strength.

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