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INQToday: Dela Rosa makes first Senate appearance since Duterte arrest; Cabinet members snub probe
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa attended Senate hearings on Thursday, marking his first appearance since the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte on March 11.
He participated in an inquiry regarding the proliferation of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, followed by a hearing on Duterte's arrest.
This appearance marked Dela Rosa's return to Manila after being out of the National Capital Region since March 15.
He mentioned Senator Imee Marcos requested his attendance at the hearing concerning Duterte's arrest.
Dela Rosa expressed hope for clarifications from resource persons during the hearing.
Cabinet members, however, snubbed the hearing on Duterte's arrest, citing executive privilege and the sub judice rule.
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