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Philippine police file obstruction complaint against senator over colleague's escape
Police referred an obstruction of justice complaint to prosecutors after concluding a senator helped another senator leave Senate grounds. The second senator had been sought on an International Criminal Court warrant.
May 28, 7:20 AM·1m read1 source
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Philippine police have referred an obstruction of justice complaint to the Department of Justice against Senator Robin Padilla. The complaint concerns the departure of Senator Bato dela Rosa from Senate premises on May 14, 2026. Police investigators stated that the movement was a coordinated operation rather than a casual ride.
They reported that a second vehicle followed Senator Padilla's car and served as an escort during the exit.
Investigation named Senator Padilla a person of interest on May 15. On May 27, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group announced it would forward the case to prosecutors. The complaint was delivered to the Department of Justice on May 28. Prosecutors confirmed receipt of the filing that afternoon.
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