Ombudsman: ICC arrest warrant vs Dela Rosa out

A warrant of arrest has allegedly been issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa in connection with the Duterte administration’s controversial war on drugs, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said.

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (L) talks to Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Ronald Dela Rosa (R) during a press conference at the MALACANANG palace in Manila on January 30, 2017. AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

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In an interview with DZRH on Saturday morning, November 8, Remulla said he had “good authority” to disclose the matter, citing public interest.

“I have it in good authority [to disclose] kasi public interest program ito, that the ICC has issued a warrant against Sen. Bato Dela Rosa, warrant of arrest,” Remulla said.

Dela Rosa served as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) under then-president Rodrigo Duterte, playing a key role as the top implementor of the government’s bloody anti-drug campaign.