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'Mag-wig ako': Bato eyes visiting Duterte at The Hague
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa plans to visit former President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague, Netherlands, potentially before or after the May 2025 elections.
Duterte was arrested on March 11 on his arrival from Hong Kong at the request of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as part of its probe into his "war on drugs."
Dela Rosa stated he is contemplating hiding if the ICC issues an arrest warrant against him.
He expressed willingness to be detained if authorities in The Hague arrest him, jokingly mentioning wearing a wig to avoid recognition.
Dela Rosa considers himself the second highest accused in the ICC's investigation into Duterte's drug war, having served as PNP chief during its implementation.
He will attempt to secure a Schengen visa for the visit.
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