In a significant legal development, Philippine Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida declared Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa a fugitive due to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity. This decision follows the Supreme Court's rejection of Dela Rosa's request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) to block the warrant. Vida stated that anyone aiding Dela Rosa in evading arrest would face legal consequences, both domestically and internationally. The senator is implicated in the brutal drug war that resulted in thousands of deaths during his tenure as police chief under former President Rodrigo Duterte. The Supreme Court's ruling, which was a close 9-5-1 decision, affirmed that there are no legal barriers to enforcing the ICC warrant. Dela Rosa's recent behavior, including his avoidance of arrest and his sudden exit from the Senate, has led authorities to intensify their efforts to apprehend him. The Philippine National Police has been put on high alert to monitor all exit points to prevent him from leaving the country. Vida reiterated the government's obligation to pursue justice for victims of the drug war, emphasizing the importance of accountability under both Philippine law and international law.