Bato: The General Ronald dela Rosa Story

Bato: The General Ronald dela Rosa Story is a 2019 Filipino biographical action film directed by Adolfo Alix Jr., starring Robin Padilla as the titular police official.

Bato: The General Ronald dela Rosa Story
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Adolfo B. Alix Jr.
Starring	Robin Padilla Beauty Gonzalez
Production company	ALV Films Benchingko Films
Distributed by	Regal Entertainment
Release date	January 30, 2019
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Cast

• Robin Padilla as Gen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa
  • Kiko Estrada as PMA cadet Bato
  • Ryle Paolo Santiago as teenage Bato
  • Miguel Vergara as child Bato
• Beauty Gonzalez as Nancy dela Rosa
  • Alyssa Muhlach Alvarez as young Nancy
• Joko Diaz as a terrorist
• Polo Ravales as a terrorist
• Ali Forbes
• Chanel Morales
• Monsour del Rosario as a police officer
• Jake Joson as a negotiator
• Ricky Davao as Doro dela Rosa
• Gina Alajar as Anesia dela Rosa
• Archie Alemania as a police officer
• Efren Reyes Jr. as Mayor Rodrigo Duterte
• Allan Paule as Governor

Development

In early December 2018, Ronald dela Rosa expressed his desire for Robin Padilla and Sharon Cuneta to respectively play him and his wife Nancy if ever a film is made about him.[1] He also has expressed his preference to have the film focus on his biography rather than his romance with his wife in particular.[2] Bato was directed by Adolfo Alix Jr..[3]

Release

Bato premiered at the SM Megamall in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong on January 30, 2019, with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in attendance.[4]

Controversy

Bato has caused controversy for being released at the time dela Rosa was a candidate for the 2019 Philippine Senate election. The Commission on Elections has warned that dela Rosa could be disqualified if the film is still being aired in Philippine cinemas on February 12, 2019 or the official start of the campaign period for national candidates.[4][5][6]

See also

• "Steak", a television episode about Christopher "Bong" Go, a candidate for the 2019 senate election
• "Tatlong Henerasyon ng Sipag at Tiyaga", a television episode about the family of Cynthia Villar, a candidate for the 2019 senate election

References

1. Garcia, Rose (5 December 2019). "Robin, Sharon type gawing bida sa movie ng ex-PNP chief" [Robin, Sharon wanted to be starred in movie of ex-PNP chief]. Abante News Online (in Filipino). Prage Management Services Corp. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
2. Wang, Nickie (21 December 2018). "Bato wants Binoy in his biopic". ManilaStandard.net. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing, Inc. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
3. Madarang, Catalina Ricci (4 January 2019). "Robin Padilla is 'Bato' Dela Rosa in upcoming biopic". InterAksyon. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
4. Crisostomo, Sheila (30 January 2019). "Comelec warns Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa over biopic". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
5. Rappler.com (31 January 2019). "'Pelikula lang?' Directors, critics hit 'Bato' movie" ['Movie Only?' Directors, critics hit 'Bato' movie]. Rappler. Rappler Inc. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
6. Yap, Kurt. "Netizens react on the trailer of Bato dela Rosa movie". Kami. Retrieved 1 November 2020.

External links

• Bato: The Gen. Ronald Dela Rosa Story at IMDb