Bato Dela Rosa, nakiisa sa pagdiriwang ng Eid’l Adha at nagsalita tungkol sa umano’y pag-uusig

• Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa extended greetings to Filipino Muslims during the observance of Eid’l Adha on May 27
• Through a social media statement, he expressed unity with the Muslim community while reflecting on themes of sacrifice and faith
• Dela Rosa also alluded to struggles and pressures he claimed to be facing alongside his allies
• He framed these challenges within a message of resilience and trust in faith

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa marked the celebration of Eid’l Adha on Friday, May 27, by extending his solidarity to Filipino Muslims while simultaneously addressing the political opposition targeting him and his associates.

The holy occasion, which centers on themes of devotion and obedience, served as an opportunity for the lawmaker to comment on his current political landscape. Through a public message shared on social media, Dela Rosa offered his respects to the Islamic community during the sacred feast.

Dela Rosa began his message by offering a traditional greeting of unity to those observing the holiday, stating, “Nakikiisa tayo sa ating mga kapatid na Muslim sa pagdiriwang ng Eidl al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).”

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Following his expression of support, Dela Rosa pivoted to the intense scrutiny currently directed at his political circle. He emphasized that his spiritual convictions remain firm despite encountering pressure from various adversaries. Touching upon these hardships, Dela Rosa added, “Despite the persecutions we face on every possible front, we hold fast to our faith: no sacrifice will be in vain.”

Dela Rosa concluded his statement by expressing faith in divine oversight as a source of strength during times of adversity. Believing that his struggles are witnessed by a higher power, Dela Rosa declared, “God sees us. God is with us.”

The senator did not explicitly name the sources of the alleged persecutions in his holiday message. However, the statement comes amid persistent public discussions regarding international and domestic investigations into the past administration's anti-drug campaign, where Ronald served as the chief implementer.

Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, born January 21, 1962, is a retired police official and a current member of the Philippine Senate, serving since 2019. He rose to prominence as the chief of the Philippine National Police from 2016 to 2018, leading the administration's nationwide anti-drug efforts. He also led the Bureau of Corrections briefly in 2018 before transitioning into his career in legislation.

Previously, Dela Rosa released a video urging supporters to hold a peaceful prayer vigil outside the Senate amid reports of his possible arrest. He claimed NBI and CIDG operatives were on their way to take him into custody following the session.

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In another report, actress Andrea del Rosario addressed online criticism after some netizens assumed that her viral photo with Dela Rosa was recently taken. The actress clarified that the image was actually from around three years ago and that she only reposted it on her Instagram Stories after it resurfaced in her memories, adding that she shared it for fun. Andrea later joked online that the experience taught her to be more careful when reposting old photos because people can easily misunderstand them.

Source: KAMI.com.gh