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Authorities Intensify Search for Fugitive Bato dela Rosa, Urge Surrender

Philippine authorities, including the NBI and CIDG, are actively searching for former PNP chief Bato dela Rosa, who is presumed armed and dangerous, and have urged him to surrender. Senator Robin Padilla has stated that dela Rosa only hitched a ride and he was unaware of his destination, while officials warn Padilla could face obstruction charges if he is harboring the fugitive.

21 May, 06:31 — 23 May, 11:27
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NYTMostly Factual20h ago

Manhunt Underway in Philippines for Duterte Ally Who Is Evading I.C.C. Warrant

The fugitive, Senator Ronald dela Rosa, had sought refuge in the country’s Senate last week, eventually giving government agents the slip.

By Sui-Lee Wee

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago

Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator wanted by ICC

Justice Secretary says anyone helping Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa evade arrest will 'face consequences'.

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SCMPMostly Factual1d ago

Philippine justice chief orders arrest of senator wanted by ICC

The Philippine justice chief ordered authorities on Thursday to enforce an International Criminal Court warrant for the arrest of a senator wanted on an alleged crime against humanity. He warned that anyone helping the senator evade a nationwide hunt would face criminal charges. Senator Ronald Dela Rosa “is a fugitive from justice”, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida said in a news conference. “He should be brought to the ICC to face the charges.” Dela Rosa is a former national police chief wh...

By Associated Press

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DWHigh1d ago

Philippines orders arrest of senator over ICC 'war on drugs' charges

Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa was Rodrigo Duterte's top enforcer during the deadly "war on drugs" which saw thousands killed.

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straits-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Philippines orders arrest of senator wanted by ICC - The Straits Times

Philippines orders arrest of senator wanted by ICC  The Straits Times

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1d ago

Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator sought by ICC

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RapplerMostly Factual14h ago

Padilla on Bato escape: He just asked for a ride | The wRap

Today's headlines: Robin Padilla, Rodrigo Duterte, Sara Duterte

By Rappler.com

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Jakarta PostMostly Factual1d ago

Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator sought by ICC - The Jakarta Post

Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator sought by ICC  The Jakarta Post

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

NBI: Dela Rosa presumed armed, dangerous as search continues

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is already presumed to be “armed and dangerous” under existing protocols, as the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) tries to locate the senator to serve the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), NBI chief Melvin Matibag said on Saturday.  This was Matibag’s response when

By dsanchez

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philstarMostly Factual23h ago

Bato still in the Philippines — CIDG

Sen. Bato dela Rosa is still inside the Philippines as of Friday, May 22, according to the Philippine National Police, which has ordered all its units to locate and arrest the fugitive senator.

By Cristina Chi

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