DOJ verifying ICC arrest warrant vs Sen. Bato Dela Rosa

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is verifying reports of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa.

DOJ spokesperson Prosecutor Rafael Martinez confirmed the agency is working to verify the information but has not yet seen or received a copy of the alleged warrant.

Dela Rosa's counsel, Atty. Israelito Torreon, urged caution and stressed that the rule of law should allow the warrant to pass through a local judicial confirmation process if true.

Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III stated that the Senate will not permit the arrest of a senator within its premises, citing institutional courtesy, but acknowledged that arrests outside the Senate grounds would be a different matter.

Dela Rosa was reportedly seen assisting with relief operations following Typhoon Tino.