Philippines authorities investigating reports lawmaker wanted by ICC has fled after taking refuge in senate

Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the ICC for his alleged role in country’s deadly anti-drug crackdown that saw thousands killed Philippine authorities are seeking to confirm reports that a lawmaker wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) secretly left the Senate premises where he had spent days evading arrest, an official said. Presidential communications undersecretary Clare Castro told a press conference that authorities were trying to confirm the whereabouts of senator Rona...

By Rebecca Ratcliffe

Who is Ronald dela Rosa, the ICC-wanted lawmaker holed up in the Philippine Senate?

Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa called on the public to step in to prevent law enforcement agents ⁠from handing him over to the ⁠International Criminal Court as the sound of gunfire rattled through ⁠the Senate building on Wednesday evening. Dela Rosa stands accused by the ICC of crimes against humanity related to the war on drugs he oversaw while serving as police chief under then-president Rodrigo Duterte. Dela Rosa, 64, has denied involvement in illegal killings. Duterte, in office from...

By Reuters

Political tension in the Philippines escalates after Senate gunfire

Philippine Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has sought refuge in the Senate after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant against him over his role in a deadly drug crackdown.

Gatchalian to Senate: Explain reports of dela Rosa’s escape

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian called on the new leadership of Senate President Alan Cayetano to explain to the public various reports that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has slipped out of the Senate building. “There are strong rumors circulating that Sen. Bato dela Rosa has already escaped. I strongly call on the Senate leadership,

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