Tensions Rise as Philippine Senator Faces Imminent Arrest

Who is 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 involvem…

Tensions Rise as Philippine Senator Faces Imminent Arrest

Philippine law enforcement gathered outside the Senate as Senator Ronald dela Rosa faced imminent arrest, according to Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca. Earlier, Dela Rosa urged Filipinos to help prevent his transfer to the International Criminal Court, highlighting the growing tensions in Philippine politics.

Philippine Senator says arrest imminent, urges public to block ICC transfer

Dela Rosa was the chief enforcer in former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Bato Dela Rosa says arrest imminent, urges public to block ICC transfer

MANILA — Sen. Ronald dela Rosa said on Wednesday that his arrest was imminent and urged people to mobilize to prevent him from being sent to the