Bato Dela Rosa considers hiding if ICC issues arrest warrant

Updated Thu, March 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM Published Mon, March 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM

Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa is considering going into hiding if the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant against him.

Dela Rosa, a former Philippine National Police chief, implemented the war on drugs under then-president Rodrigo Duterte.

He changed his stance after previously stating willingness to surrender to take care of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is now detained.

Dela Rosa questions why he should surrender if justice is not accessible in the Philippines, particularly if the Supreme Court rejects his petitions.

He stated that his next move would depend on the Supreme Court's decision regarding his petitions and whether the court asserts its independence.

Senate President Francis Escudero had previously offered the Senate premises as a temporary refuge for Dela Rosa while he prepares his legal defense.

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