The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has clarified that there is no record yet showing that Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa has left the Philippines, following reports that the senator is in New York.

An Immigration Lookout Bulletin was earlier issued against Senator Dela Rosa; however, he has not been prohibited from leaving the country.

On May 21, the Department of Justice ordered the arrest of Senator Dela Rosa after the Supreme Court did not issue a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against the lawmaker.

The Supreme Court's opinion on its dismissal of the TRO request filed by the camp of Senator Dela Rosa against the service of the ICC warrant of arrest is expected to be released today, May 25.

In a statement, Supreme Court spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting emphasized that, as of present, the court has yet to issue a decision on the senator's main petition, as previously mentioned last week.

The court also clarified the statement of Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, saying his remarks were "taken out of context."

The said statement was made by Justice Leonen during a meeting with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and Mindanao State University in Marawi on May 23, 2026.

Meanwhile, PNP Chief PGen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. called on Senator Dela Rosa to respect the badge, uniform, and institution he previously served, to ensure a peaceful resolution amid the ongoing operation to locate the senator.

According to the chief of the national police, the PNP remains focused on calm and professional steps in efforts to find the senator.

In an official statement, Gen. Nartatez emphasized that the police continue to hold deep respect for Dela Rosa due to his years of service as a former chief of the PNP.

Some officials had earlier said the senator should be treated as "maaaring armado at mapanganib" (possibly armed and dangerous) due to his experience in law enforcement and his access to firearms.

However, the PNP insisted that all actions in the operation must remain within the set operational protocols and human rights standards.

Gen. Nartatez also directed regional and local police units to exercise the highest level of restraint and to avoid unnecessary tension should officers encounter the senator.

The chief of the PNP reiterated that authorities continue to hope that the matter will be resolved peacefully.