Philippines orders arrest of fugitive Senator sought by ICC

The Philippine authorities connected Thursday (May 21, 2026) ordered constabulary to arrest a Senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) implicit his relation successful former President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly cause crackdown.

"I would similar to corroborate that the Philippine instrumentality enforcement agencies which would see the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) are present tasked to effect the apprehension of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa," Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida told reporters.

The Philippine Supreme Court's interim ruling connected Wednesday (May 20, 2026) denying the Philippine erstwhile constabulary main Dela Rosa's bid for a impermanent restraining bid means the ICC warrant tin present beryllium enforced.