Bato's plan to seek Senate refuge gets mixed reactions

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano has expressed support for his colleague, Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, as he plans to seek refuge in the Senate amid the impending threat of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the controversial war on drugs under the previous administration.

- MARC JAYSON CAYABYAB

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano has expressed support for his colleague, Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, as he plans to seek refuge in the Senate amid the impending threat of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the controversial war on drugs under the previous administration.

In an interview at the Senate yesterday, Cayetano said he hopes that the Supreme Court (SC) would resolve the Duterte camp's petitions so that Dela Rosa could be guided once the ICC issues a warrant for his arrest on charges related to crimes against humanity.

"The Senate will always protect the institution but it doesn't want a constitutional crisis. But if Senator Bato will seek sanctuary while you are seeking legal remedies or due process, that is also legitimate," Cayetano said.