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Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said that the recent Senate hearing into the circumstances surrounding the administration’s arrest and surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC) of former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte had uncovered various violations and irregularities. “Pero gano’n pa man, ako’y nagpapasalamat pa rin sa hearing na ginawa ni Senator Imee dahil at least, […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa slammed the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as he echoed the legal opinion of Atty. Alexis Medina that the constitutional rights of former President Rodrigo Duterte were violated when authorities surrendered him to the International Criminal Court (ICC). “Binulag ng pulitika ang pamantayan ng pamahalaang ito sa pagkilala […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa commended Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra for his decision not to represent the Philippine government in the petitions filed by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s children before the Supreme Court. “Mabuti pa itong Solicitor General alam nila ang kanilang trabaho. Mabuhay po kayo SolGen Guevarra et. al for refusing to defend this […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano reaffirmed the Senate’s role as a guardian of legal rights and due process amid the issue of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) warrant against former President Rodrigo Duterte. In a media interview, Cayetano emphasized the need for the Senate to uphold its integrity while ensuring that legal processes are followed, cautioning […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa warned of legal implications if the Philippine authorities will continue to implement any arrest warrant from International Criminal Court (ICC). The former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief made the remark as he joined the thousands of Filipinos in a rally calling for the return of former President Rodrigo Duterte at […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is hopeful that the Supreme Court will rule fairly on the petition challenging the legality of the International Criminal Court’s arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. “Again, we are praying that the Supreme Court will be guided accordingly, at sana ‘yung kanilang decision, they should decide according to the merits […]
Former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Tuesday filed a petition before the Supreme Court asking the High Court to release any individuals arrested by the authorities in the implementation of the warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court and permanently prohibit the Philippine government from cooperating with the international […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is not for the pursuit of justice, but about controlling their member-states, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said. The national police chief-turned-lawmaker issued the remark after Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla recently stated that the Philippine government will talk to the ICC soon and discuss certain areas of cooperation […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to rethink his stance on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and consider rejoining the international body. Pimentel made this appeal before members of the diplomatic community during a foreign policy address at the Department of Foreign Affairs recently. For the former Senate President, […]
Senator Chiz Escudero expressed concern that an announcement made by the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding its preparation for a legal briefing for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on “possible legal options” should the International Criminal Court (ICC) decide to arrest his predecessor, would exacerbate the tension between the Marcoses and the Dutertes. “What I don’t […]