The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled against Senator Ronald dela Rosa's request for a temporary restraining order to block an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a special session, the Court voted 9-5-1 to deny his appeal, paving the way for law enforcement to arrest him. Dela Rosa, who served as chief of police during the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte, is implicated as a co-conspirator in three charges of murder and attempted murder linked to the controversial anti-drug campaign that allegedly resulted in the deaths of up to 30,000 individuals. Following the unsealing of the ICC's arrest order on November 6, 2025, dela Rosa fled the Senate, where he had been granted protective custody. The Supreme Court clarified that its decision only pertained to the request for a temporary restraining order, and the main issues raised in the case remain unresolved. The Office of the Solicitor General argued that dela Rosa's attempts to evade arrest while seeking legal protection are inconsistent. Legal experts affirm that the Philippine government is obligated to adhere to the ICC's directives, which are not merely those of a foreign court but an international judicial body.