FALSE

CLAIM: Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa had a meeting with former President Rodrigo Duterte as a “special guest” of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on May 24, 2025.

RATING: FALSE

A Facebook post by “Makamasang OFW DDS International” falsely claimed that Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa met with former President Rodrigo Duterte at his ICC detention cell.

The post included two photos to support the false claim.

The first photo of Dela Rosa in front of a police vehicle was originally posted on his verified Facebook account on May 24, 2025, during an official trip to Europe.

The second photo showing Dela Rosa with Duterte was recycled from a post made on Dec. 7, 2022.

Read the full story on Fact Checked by PressOnePH.

Share this

Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit

PressONE.PH is an independent news and information website covering the Philippines for the Filipino and global audiences. Our mission is to provide OPINION and NEWS that EMPOWER readers and help make sense of the digital and interconnected world. Behind PressONE.PH is a team of experienced reporters and editors committed to the cause of responsible journalism and the free press for the common good, and the fight against fake news and propaganda.

pressone.ph