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Bato shifts yet again re ICC
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa stated he will evade arrest if an arrest warrant is issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), emphasizing he will only surrender if circumstances force him to.
Dela Rosa, who led the Philippine National Police during the war on drugs, believes President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has changed his stance on the ICC issue and no longer stands firm on his commitments.
The senator admitted considering hiding or donning disguises to avoid potential arrest, drawing a parallel to former President Rodrigo Duterte's situation.
Previously, Dela Rosa had stated he would accompany Duterte to the ICC if arrested, or that authorities would have to catch him first.
He also previously asked Senate President Francis Escudero for immunity by staying in the Senate premises.
Dela Rosa explained that his shifting strategy is a reaction to the President's changing stance, stating, "If they change, we'll change too."
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Malacañang criticized Senator Bato Dela Rosa's statements about considering going into hiding in response to a potential International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant.
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Malacañang, through Presidential Communications Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro, criticized Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa's expressed intention to hide if the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues a warrant for his arrest.
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Former Senator Panfilo Lacson stated that Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa's potential refuge in the Senate is debatable, especially if an arrest warrant is issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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Palace Communications Officer Claire Castro stated that the Philippine National Police (PNP) will coordinate with Interpol if Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa evades arrest should the International Criminal Court (ICC) issue a warrant.
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Senator Francis Tolentino remains willing to provide legal advice to Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa regarding potential International Criminal Court (ICC) proceedings.
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