Dev Flores

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag has denied the claims of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa that NBI personnel “wrestled” him.

"Hindi totoo yung sinabi niya doon sa floor na tinackle siya, nag-wrestling sila, walang ganoon,” Matibag said

The Director also mentioned that they sent two female agents to serve the warrant of arrest to the Senator.

"Actually ang purpose namin doon babae, kasi we were expecting na iseserve na yung warrant sa kaniya. He will be professionally nod from the law enforcement. He will understand. Usap. Basa,” according to NBI Director

Matibag added that once a senator realized that the warrant would serve, Dela Rosa allegedly pushed the agents.

“Nung nalaman niya na ise-serve sa kaniya, sinasabi ng NBI, tinackle na niya, tinulak na niya yung dalawang agent kaya siya nakatakbo. When I check the CCTV, ang mga nakasunod sa kaniya mga staff niya may dalang maleta,” he said

Gunshots were heard inside the Senate building.

Senator Imee Marcos, in her Facebook post, shared that she and her colleagues were huddling together in a small, dark room while the gunshots were ongoing.

She also mentioned that her security personnel instructed her to wear a security vest for her protection. 

"Nagsisiksikan kami isang maliit at madilim na sulok dito sa kwarto ng SB habang nagpuputukan pa rin sa gilid at nagtutulakan pagkat pilit pumapasok ‘yung mga NBI at ang kanilang mga kasamahan na may mahahabang baril," she said

The Senator added that this is not the proper way to get Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa.

"Hindi tama itong nangyayari kung nais nilang dakipin si Senator Bato," she said

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has responded regarding the actions that should be taken concerning Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. 

For Cayetano, all legal remedies within the Philippines should be used first; the investigation should also take place locally rather than internationally.

"We respect their opinion, but Senator Bato should be given the opportunity to exhaust all legal remedies. It should be a Philippine warrant,” he said

The Senate Leader also noted that Dela Rosa could be investigated here in the Philippines regarding Extra-Judicial Killings (EJKs) during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

“This is not a matter of whether he is guilty o hindi. In fact, they can be investigated here for the Extra Judicial Killings,” he added

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda has responded to the resignation rumors about him.

The Secretary declined to identify who might be behind the spread of such information, but stated that it may have stemmed from those affected by the reforms within the agency.

“Sa akin, saan ba nanggagaling ’yan? Mahirap na baka mamaya ako pa yung makuryente. Hindi na importante kung saan nanggagaling. Ano ba yung pinanggagalingan? Tingin ko in fairness to the team, marami rin kasi kami yung nasagasaan na,” Aguda said

Additionally, it is also possible that the illegal gambling and others have been affected, which is why Aguda believes that there is a certain source, making the rumors surface.

Secretary Aguda also stated that this is fake news and the action related to this matter is being handed over to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC).

Also, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro stated in a press briefing that there are no current updates regarding the cabinet revamp.

“Sa ngayon po ay wala pa rin pong ipinapaabot sa atin na update pero kapag mayroon, ibibigay ko po agad sa inyo,” she said

Former Quezon City 4th District Representative Marvin Rillo files cyber libel complaint against Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN) Anchor Camille Jensen or CJ Hirro.

"Dahil yung allegations niya sa akin, sinagot lahat ng DPWH kaya nga walang naka-file na kaso sa akin. And now, I demand justice. So ako naman, I believe in our court, I believe in our justice system, and the truth will come out,” he said

[“Because her allegations against me were answered by the DPWH, that's why no case was filed against me. And now, I demand justice. So for me, I believe in our court, I believe in our justice system, and the truth will come out.”]

Hirro was scheduled to appear in the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on May 11, 202. However, only his legal counsel, Atty. Lian Cacapit attended on her behalf.

According to his legal counsel, Hirro is still out of town and clarified that she’s not hiding; her client is ready to appear in the next summons of NBI.