In a recent statement, Senator Panfilo Lacson urged Philippine law enforcement to enhance their intelligence efforts to effectively locate and arrest high-profile fugitives, including Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa, who is currently evading an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Lacson, a former chief of the Philippine National Police, expressed understanding for Dela Rosa's decision to avoid capture, advising him to 'hide well.' He emphasized the need for law enforcement agencies to improve their operational tactics, particularly highlighting a recent incident where the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) failed to apprehend Dela Rosa despite him being present at the Senate. Lacson criticized the NBI's decision to assign two female officers to serve the arrest warrant, arguing that officers of similar build to the suspect should have been chosen for such operations. He stressed that without robust intelligence and proper coordination, law enforcement efforts against high-profile fugitives would be ineffective and wasteful. Dela Rosa faces serious charges related to his involvement in the controversial anti-drug campaign during the Duterte administration, which has been criticized for numerous human rights violations. Lacson clarified that his own past experience of going into hiding was different, as he did not break any laws.