Senate Shields Dela Rosa from ICC Arrest Attempt
An attempt to arrest Senator Bato Dela Rosa, reportedly based on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, led to chaos and an altercation within the Philippine Senate. Dela Rosa was subsequently placed under the Senate's protective custody, with the institution asserting it would only honor Philippine court arrest orders.
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Philippine lawmaker holes up in Senate as ICC confirms drug war warrant
A sitting Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for his role in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war took refuge inside the Senate on Monday to avoid arrest by government agents. Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, the country’s one-time police chief, was under the Senate’s protection “in accordance with our rules and Philippine laws”, newly elected Senate President and Duterte ally Alan Peter Cayetano told reporters. “We will allow an arrest under the condition that it i...
By Agence France-Presse
Read full article →Rappler Recap: Cayetano takes Senate presidency, arrest attempt on Dela Rosa sparks chaos
Senator Bato dela Rosa breaks his months-long absence at the Senate only to face an attempted arrest linked to an International Criminal Court warrant
By James Patrick Cruz, Rappler.com
Read full article →Dela Rosa seeks protection from Marcos: ‘I’m your constituent’
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for protection following the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s confirmation of an arrest warrant against him. Dela Rosa, who is currently under the Senate’s protective custody, said this as he joined his supporters via video call during their gathering outside the
By cbuban
Read full article →Bato surfaces, shielded by Senate from ICC arrest
The Senate has granted Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa protection from arrest.
By Neil Jayson Servallos
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