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Philippine Supreme Court Denies Dela Rosa Bid to Block ICC Arrest

The Philippine Supreme Court has denied Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa's petition seeking to block an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant and to prevent the country's cooperation with the ICC. This decision clears the way for potential ICC action against the former police chief over his role in the drug war.

20 May, 06:40 — 20 May, 16:51
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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

Philippine’s top court rejects Dela Rosa’s bid to block ICC arrest warrant

The Philippine Supreme Court refused on Wednesday to block the arrest of a fugitive senator wanted by the International Criminal Court over his role in the nation’s deadly drug war. The interim ruling clears the way for the potential arrest of Senator Ronald dela Rosa, the former national police chief who was the main enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s crackdown. “The Supreme Court, in a vote of 9-5-1, denied the prayer for a temporary restraining order and/or status quo ante order fi...

By Agence France-Presse

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1h ago

Philippine Supreme Court says won't stop ICC arrest of drug war enforcer

Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has evaded government agents trying to arrest him and is currently at an unknown location.

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

Dela Rosa, Padilla headed to Makati after Senate building exit – Remulla

MANILA, Philippines — The vehicle carrying Senators Ronald dela Rosa and Robinhood Padilla from the Senate building last week was last seen heading toward Makati City, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla. In a phone patch interview with Palace reporters, Remulla recounted the events surrounding the senators’ departure from the legislative chamber at around 2:30

By postie

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philstarMostly Factual4h ago

Supreme Court denies Bato dela Rosa bid to stop ICC arrest

In a press briefer sent to reporters on Wednesday, May 20, the Supreme Court denied Dela Rosa’s request with a vote of 9-5-1.

By Ian Laqui

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