SolGen to SC: Junk ‘fugitive’ Bato’s plea to stop ICC arrest

Tetch Torres-Tupas 05/17/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Solicitor-General has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to junk the legal maneuvers of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, labeling the senator a “fugitive from justice” who is manipulating the legal…

Bato safe, no arrest tonight after Senate chaos, Cayetano says

Pia Piquero 05/13/2026

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa will not face arrest “for now” after chaos, reported gunfire, and a tense security lockdown gripped the Senate on Wednesday night, May 13, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said.…

‘Don’t show yourself’: Padilla advises Bato amid ICC arrest rumors

Isabelle Pechay 05/09/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robin Padilla on Saturday advised fellow lawmaker Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa not to surface, amid rumors that an arrest warrant against the former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief has been supposedly released by…

Malacañang tells Dela Rosa, Go: Don’t hide, face ICC charges

Dexter Cabalaza 02/17/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has urged the identified coperpetrators of former President Rodrigo Duterte in the crimes against humanity cases he is facing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face the charges head on, and not…

‘Bato’ Dela Rosa turns to SC to block supposed ICC arrest warrant

Benjamin Pulta - Philippine News Agency 11/14/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The lawyer of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa formally asked the Supreme Court (SC) for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the implementation of a supposed arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Court…

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