Palace denies using ICC threat against Dela Rosa to divert attention

Malacañang responded to Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa's claim that the government is reviving old issues to divert attention, specifically regarding potential International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants.

Palace press officer Claire Castro clarified that discussions about Dela Rosa’s possible arrest are ongoing and not a new issue, emphasizing that every now and then there may be reports suggesting a warrant could be issued.

Castro denied that raising the possibility of his ICC arrest is a diversionary tactic meant to take attention away from First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos being linked to businessman Paolo Tantoco's death.

The Palace official also pointed out that Malacañang responded to questions about Dela Rosa’s possible arrest and not as an attempt to divert public focus.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin previously stated that Dela Rosa would receive similar treatment to former President Rodrigo Duterte if the ICC issues a warrant and Interpol issues a notice.