Remulla confident of catching Dela Rosa, Roque

newsinfo / Headlines Headlines GOV’T ‘ON TRACK’ TO ARREST FUGITIVES Remulla confident of catching Dela Rosa, Roque By: Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ INQUIRER.net / 05:50 AM July 23, 2026 Share: DILG Sec. Jonvic Remulla MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the government was “on track” to arrest Sen.

Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. “Our operations are ongoing. I can’t speak about what we’re doing, but we’re actively pursuing him,” Remulla said of Dela Rosa in an interview on dzMM on Wednesday.

Article continues after this advertisement “He knows all police procedures … So we can’t just use the usual techniques. So now, we’re employing other techniques and other strategies to get him,” he added.

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Robinhood Padilla in the early hours of May 14. Before that, the Senate had placed him in its protective custody after he suddenly showed up in the chamber on May 11 after a six-month disappearance following reports that the ICC had issued a warrant for his arrest. The senator cast the crucial 13th vote that clinched the Senate presidency for Sen.

Alan Peter Cayetano. Article continues after this advertisement On the other hand, Roque is wanted by an Angeles City, Pampanga court on charges of human trafficking in connection with his alleged involvement in a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) hub linked to illegal activities. Application denied The former presidential spokesperson of Duterte reportedly left the country in September 2024 to avoid being arrested by the House of Representatives, which had cited him in contempt for defying its orders in connection with its investigation into the Pogo hub.

Article continues after this advertisement Roque later surfaced in The Hague, where Duterte is currently detained by the ICC. He applied for asylum, citing political persecution, but his request was denied. “He’s in Vienna.

We have communication. He’s not hiding, but any time now, we can get him,” Remulla said, adding: “I’m pretty confident we can get him.” Your subscription could not be saved.

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I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. Aside from Dela Rosa and Roque, the government is also looking for another fugitive, gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang, who is wanted for the kidnapping and killing of at least 34 “sabungeros” or cockfight enthusiasts between 2021 and 2022. /cb READ NEXT Remulla confident of catching Dela Rosa, Roque Gun ban, selected no-fly zones in effect for Sona EDITORS' PICK Clark Water boosts water security through proactive El Niño Mitigation Plan Marcoleta pleads not guilty in 2nd ‘gift’ raps with Defensor Marcoleta pleads not guilty to plunder, accepting gifts raps NBI: Search for Duterte’s alleged hitman down to fewer than 20 Lacson confirms OVP catering request; Poa says Senate isn’t paying PH looks to Singapore for flood solutions MOST READ Lacson confirms OVP catering request; Poa says Senate isn't paying Luistro tells Padilla: Conviction is not a ground to disqualify witness Alex Eala officially makes US Open entry list PCSO: No jackpot winner in July 22 Grand, Mega Lotto draws View comments EDITORS' PICK MOST READ newsinfo Clark Water boosts water security through proactive El Niño Mitigation Plan newsinfo Marcoleta pleads not guilty in 2nd ‘gift’ raps with Defensor newsinfo Marcoleta pleads not guilty to plunder, accepting gifts raps newsinfo NBI: Search for Duterte’s alleged hitman down to fewer than 20 newsinfo Lacson confirms OVP catering request; Poa says Senate isn’t paying globalnation PH looks to Singapore for flood solutions newsinfo Lacson confirms OVP catering request; Poa says Senate isn't paying newsinfo Luistro tells Padilla: Conviction is not a ground to disqualify witness sports Alex Eala officially makes US Open entry list newsinfo PCSO: No jackpot winner in July 22 Grand, Mega Lotto draws newsinfo Highlights: Day 9 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | July 22, 2026 newsinfo Garin: VP Duterte requesting Senate to cover meal cost ‘improper, funny’ TAGS: DILG, Jonvic Remulla Your subscription could not be saved.

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