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Philippines' DILG to Enforce Arrest of Senator Bato Dela Rosa Following ICC Warrant
Bato Dela Rosa arrest order: DILG says to follow DOJ’s lead
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Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced that the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will comply with the Department of Justice's (DOJ) directive to arrest Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity linked to former President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial war on drugs.
- 01The Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to enforce the arrest of Senator Dela Rosa.
- 02The Supreme Court denied Dela Rosa's request to block the ICC warrant, paving the way for his arrest.
- 03Dela Rosa faces charges related to the war on drugs under former President Rodrigo Duterte, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of up to 30,000 individuals.
- 04Interior Secretary Remulla emphasized the DILG's commitment to following the DOJ's lead in this matter.
- 05Dela Rosa was last seen leaving the Senate premises on May 14, 2026.
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In a significant development, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed that the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will adhere to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) directive regarding the arrest of Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa. This order follows a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Dela Rosa's arrest, stemming from allegations of crimes against humanity linked to the controversial war on drugs initiated by former President Rodrigo Duterte. Human rights organizations estimate that this campaign resulted in the deaths of approximately 30,000 individuals. The Supreme Court has recently denied Dela Rosa's request to block the ICC warrant, which has compelled the DOJ to direct the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to carry out the arrest. In a text message, Remulla stated, 'We will follow the lead of the DOJ with regards to this.' Dela Rosa was last observed leaving the Senate premises on May 14, 2026.
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This arrest order could significantly impact the political landscape in the Philippines, particularly regarding accountability for the war on drugs.
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