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Philippine Police to Execute Arrest Order for Senator Dela Rosa with Due Process
Dela Rosa arrest order: PNP says to follow mandate with ‘due process’
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed it will execute an arrest order for Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa, as mandated by the Department of Justice (DOJ) following a Supreme Court ruling. Dela Rosa faces charges from the International Criminal Court related to human rights violations during the Duterte administration's war on drugs.
- 01PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. emphasized adherence to due process in executing the arrest order.
- 02The DOJ's order follows the Supreme Court's dismissal of Dela Rosa's request to block the ICC warrant.
- 03Dela Rosa is implicated in crimes against humanity linked to the controversial drug war that resulted in thousands of deaths.
- 04The senator served as PNP chief from 2016 to 2018 during President Rodrigo Duterte's administration.
- 05Dela Rosa was reportedly seen leaving the Senate just before the arrest order was announced.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stated it will comply with an arrest order for Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa, as mandated by the Department of Justice (DOJ). This directive follows a Supreme Court ruling that denied Dela Rosa's attempt to block the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against him. PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. assured that the police will execute the order in accordance with due process and respect the rights of all parties involved. Dela Rosa faces charges of crimes against humanity related to the controversial war on drugs initiated under former President Rodrigo Duterte, which has been linked to the deaths of up to 30,000 individuals, according to human rights organizations. Dela Rosa, who was the PNP chief during the height of this campaign from 2016 to 2018, was last seen leaving the Senate premises shortly after a shooting incident, amid speculation regarding his possible arrest. He reportedly left with fellow Senator Robin Padilla in a vehicle registered to Padilla, heading towards Makati.
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The enforcement of the arrest order could influence public perception of the government's commitment to human rights and accountability.
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