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Claire Castro to Bato: I know we are not saints
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro stated that no one in the Marcos administration claims to be a saint, acknowledging that only two Filipinos, Saint Lorenzo Ruiz and Saint Pedro Calungsod, have been canonized.
Castro made these remarks in response to Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa's comments regarding the arrest and transport of former president Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague.
She emphasized that the administration is merely enforcing the law, asserting that the warrant of arrest for Duterte is valid.
Castro criticized Dela Rosa's suggestion of going into hiding if an arrest warrant were issued for him, stating it would set a bad example, especially for a former Philippine National Police chief.
She further questioned Dela Rosa's stance on surrendering to authorities, highlighting that the Philippines is not surrendering its sovereignty.
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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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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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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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Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero confirmed that Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa may seek refuge in the Senate if the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant against him.
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Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa claimed that his two security officers in Davao City were recalled by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and linked this to former President Rodrigo Duterte's transfer to the International Criminal Court.
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