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Bato Dela Rosa apologizes, says Acop not among those ‘opportunistic’ House members
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa has apologized to his "idol," Antipolo City Second District Rep. Romeo Acop, clarifying that Acop was not among the "unprincipled" and "opportunistic" House members he previously criticized.
Dela Rosa stated that he was surprised by Acop's reaction to his earlier remarks.
The senator specifically told Acop, "Gen. Acop, Sir, hindi po ikaw ang pinapatamaan ko doon. You were never a 'sipsip' to the Duterte admin."
Dela Rosa further explained that he never heard Acop praise the war on drugs conducted during the Duterte administration, which is why he was puzzled by Acop's reaction.
He reiterated that his criticism was directed at other individuals and not at Congressman Acop.
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Antipolo City 2nd District Rep. Romeo Acop called Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa an "opportunist" and a "lapdog" for criticizing lawmakers who have shifted their stance on the previous administration's anti-drug war.
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Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa expressed dismay over members of the House of Representatives who have shifted their stance from staunch defenders to critics of the previous administration's "war on drugs."
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