Duterte's Shadow: ICC's Arrest Warrant for Senator Dela Rosa Sparks Tensions in Manila The Philippine government has confirmed that it will comply with a request from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to arrest Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, a key figure in Rodrigo Duterte's anti narcotics crackdown.
Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida announced on May 15 that the country would "definitely" cooperate with the ICC.
The ICC unsealed a warrant for dela Rosa's arrest on Monday, dated November, accusing him of crimes against humanity during his tenure as police chief.