THE Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has formally endorsed complaints against four Facebook accounts and pages to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for circulating false information claiming that the Supreme Court blocked the arrest of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, who is currently being sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Handed over on Monday, June 1, 2026, the action targets accounts named KaChizmaze, Booc TVs, Cris Lademora, and Lenny Quirz / Linie Quirong, which published posts alleging that the High Court had “officially stopped” any move to arrest Dela Rosa or surrender him to the ICC or any foreign authority.
Robertzon Ramirez, Director of the PCO Anti‑Fake News Desk, signed and submitted the endorsement for evaluation. The complaints will be reviewed to determine if there is probable cause to prosecute violations under Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code, as amended by Republic Act 10951, in relation to Section 6 of RA 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. These provisions penalize the publication and dissemination of false information, especially when done through online platforms to mislead the public.
The PCO emphasized that the circulated reports are entirely contrary to facts, clarifying that the Supreme Court actually denied Dela Rosa’s petition for a temporary restraining order and status quo ante order. The senator had sought the court’s intervention to prevent his arrest based on the ICC warrant, but the High Court did not grant any relief or issue any ruling that would bar authorities from taking him into custody.
In a statement, PCO Acting Secretary Dave Gomez issued a strong warning to content creators and social media users. “We warn vloggers and users of social media platforms: do not exploit public confusion for views, engagement, or monetization by spreading false news. Fabricating a Supreme Court ruling and presenting it as news is a serious offense,” Gomez said, stressing that the government will not tolerate the spread of misinformation that distorts facts and undermines public trust in institutions.
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