Philippines orders arrest of fugitive Senator sought by ICC
The Philippine government has ordered the arrest of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his involvement in a controversial drug crackdown. Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida confirmed that law enforcement agencies are now tasked with executing the arrest. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that denied Dela Rosa's request for a temporary restraining order against the ICC warrant.
- ▪The Philippine government has ordered the arrest of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa.
- ▪Dela Rosa is wanted by the International Criminal Court for his role in a deadly drug crackdown.
- ▪The Philippine Supreme Court denied Dela Rosa's bid for a temporary restraining order, allowing the ICC warrant to be enforced.
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The Philippine government on Thursday (May 21, 2026) ordered police to arrest a Senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over his role in former President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug crackdown."I would like to confirm that the Philippine law enforcement agencies which would include the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) are now tasked to effect the arrest of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa," Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida told reporters.
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