Manila, Philippines – Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa expressed optimism that the Supreme Court (SC) will rule fairly on a petition seeking to block government cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating the Duterte administration’s war on drugs.
Key Points from Dela Rosa’s Statement:
✔ Urged SC to rule based on legal merits, not politics.
✔ Filed a petition with Duterte’s legal team to prevent ICC cooperation and block Duterte’s arrest.
✔ SC denied the temporary restraining order, but the legal team has filed a motion for reconsideration.
✔ Dela Rosa remains open to arrest if legal remedies fail, saying, “I am ready to join the old man.”
Duterte’s ICC Case Updates
March 11: Duterte arrested upon arrival in the Philippines from Hong Kong.
March 12: Transferred to ICC detention in The Hague, Netherlands.
March 15: Duterte appeared via video link at the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber.
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