ICC arrest warrant vs Bato out — Ombudsman Remulla
MANILA, Philippines — A warrant of arrest has allegedly been issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa in connection with the Duterte administration’s controversial war on drugs, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said.
In an interview with DZRH on Saturday morning, November 8, Remulla said he had “good authority” to disclose the matter, citing public interest.
“I have it in good authority [to disclose] kasi public interest program ito, that the ICC has issued a warrant against Sen. Bato Dela Rosa, warrant of arrest,” Remulla said.
Dela Rosa served as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) under then-president Rodrigo Duterte, playing a key role as the top implementor of the government’s bloody anti-drug campaign.
The development comes as Duterte, 80, has been detained at the ICC detention center in The Hague since March 13, awaiting trial for alleged crimes against humanity committed during his anti-drug campaign as both Davao City mayor and Philippine president.
ICC prosecutors have charged Duterte with three counts of crimes against humanity, accusing him of involvement in at least 76 killings linked to his drug war.
Dela Rosa, a known Duterte ally in the Senate, has previously said he is “ready” to join Duterte should the ICC issue an arrest warrant against him.
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