The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a subpoena to Senator Robin Padilla in connection with a complaint for alleged obstruction of the apprehension and prosecution of criminal offenders.

Padilla was ordered to appear before the DOJ Panel of Prosecutors on September 25 and October 9, 2026, at 2 p.m. He was also directed to submit his counter-affidavit and supporting documents in response to the complaint.

The case stems from allegations that Padilla helped Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa leave the Senate premises on May 14, 2026, amid an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant of arrest against the latter.

Padilla confirmed receipt of the subpoena in a Facebook post on Tuesday, simply writing, “A subpoena has arrived.”