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Dela Rosa turns to Supreme Court for TRO vs ICC arrest warrant
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa has asked the Supreme Court to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the implementation of a supposed arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
His plea aims to prevent the Philippine government from enforcing, facilitating, or coordinating any ICC arrest warrant, red notice, or surrender request.
The motion also seeks to halt the government from providing assistance to ICC witnesses and from transmitting any ICC-related communications.
Dela Rosa is urging the SC to compel the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to confirm or deny the receipt and processing of any ICC warrant or communication within 72 hours.
This action is a follow-up to a previous petition filed by Dela Rosa and former President Rodrigo Duterte, which sought to prevent government cooperation with the ICC.
The senator has asked the Supreme Court to take judicial notice of the public statement made by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, who confirmed the issuance of the arrest warrant.
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