The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirms it has not received any formal complaint or referral from the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) concerning Senator Robin Padilla related to the recent Senate incident.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) in the Philippines announced on May 28, 2026, that it has yet to receive any official referral or complaint from the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) against Senator Robin Padilla. This statement was made by Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon and echoed by DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez, who clarified that as of 4 p.m. that day, DOJ’s docket section had no such complaint on file.
The announcement comes amid media reports alleging that charges might be filed against Padilla and others for allegedly assisting Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa to escape from Senate premises. Dela Rosa is currently subject to an arrest warrant in connection with alleged crimes against humanity dating from 2016 to 2018, with at least 32 deaths implicated.
On May 14, Dela Rosa was seen leaving the Senate building with Padilla after a shooting incident. Authorities had attempted to serve the arrest warrant against Dela Rosa on May 11, which resulted in a chase inside the Senate. Subsequently, the upper chamber had placed Dela Rosa under protective custody, but he managed to exit the premises on May 14.
Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida has called on Dela Rosa to surrender and has issued orders to law enforcement to arrest him, labeling him a “fugitive from justice.” Meanwhile, the DOJ is examining any possible legal responsibility on the part of Padilla related to the incident.
This development occurs in a context where public and legal scrutiny over the escape of a high-profile individual from Senate custody is ongoing. Official channels emphasize the need to await formal procedures and filings before proceeding with legal actions.
Sources referenced:
- https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/989323/doj-has-not-yet-received-pnp-referral-vs-robin-padilla-fadullon/story/
