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“Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who is the subject of a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, has surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation.”
Social media posts Claim dated 3 Aug 2026.
Vera Files rated thisFalse

What Vera Files found

No verified reports support claims that Dela Rosa surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation. The agency's Director Melvin Matibag said the lawmaker has yet to be apprehended, noting that a manhunt to locate dela Rosa is ongoing.

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In short

This claim spread on social media around 3 August 2026. Vera Files (Philippines) looked into it and published its finding on 6 August 2026, 3 days later. Its rating was “False”.

Where the claim appeared

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