A photograph circulating on Facebook that claimed to show Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa at a cemetery in Digos City during Undas 2026 is being described as outdated. Multiple outlets report that the Philippine National Police says the image does not reflect recent events and instead dates back several years.
According to the PNP clarification covered by outlets, the photo was taken three years ago. Interaksyon adds that the original uploader also clarified the timeline, stating the picture dates back to 2023, and frames this as a “throwback” repost. Inquirer.net similarly reports the PNP’s warning against spreading misleading information and includes more detail about the agency’s confirmation process.
Overall, the reporting converges on a single point: authorities say the viral image is old and should not be treated as evidence of Bato dela Rosa’s presence at the cemetery for the recent holiday coverage.
