Padilla insists he replied to obstruction raps

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman maintained it had not received any reply from Sen.

Robinhood Padilla regarding the obstruction of justice complaint filed against him over his alleged role in Sen.

Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s escape from Senate custody.

Padilla on Monday denied he ignored the Ombudsman’s summons.

“What the Ombudsman said ...