Bato dela Rosa seeks to use Senate Mansion in Baguio
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has reportedly sought permission to use the Senate Mansion in Baguio City for his family’s upcoming trip.
In a letter dated March 12, Dela Rosa asked Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III for access to the official residence from March 26 to 29. He said that the request is to provide accommodations for his family while they attend the 2026 Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines Cup.
“May we request your good office to allow us to use the Senate Mansion on March 26-29, 2026? The mansion will be used solely to accommodate the undersigned’s family during the CSAFP CUP 2026 in Baguio City,” the letter read.
Sotto said his letter was referred to Senate Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza, who said that there are ongoing repair works at the property.
“The Senate mansion is undergoing repairs now and the policy is the family must be accompanied by the senator,” Mendoza told reporters.
When asked if Dela Rosa would be denied his request, he replied, "Yes."
Dela Rosa has been notably absent from Senate hearings since November 2025 after his name was implicated in ongoing international legal proceedings.
The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in February of this year identified him, alongside Senator Bong Go and former police chief Oscar Albayalde, as "co-perpetrators" in cases of murder and attempted murder involving alleged drug suspects during former President Rodrigo Duterte's tenure.
