BI Confirms Senator Dela Rosa Remains in Philippines Amid ICC Arrest Rumors
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed that Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has not departed the Philippines, refuting rumors of his exit following chaotic events at the Senate. Immigration spokesperson Dana Krizia M. Sandoval stated there are no records of the senator traveling internationally, though domestic travel status remains unverified. This clarification comes amidst heightened political tension regarding potential enforcement of an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against dela Rosa for alleged crimes against humanity linked to the drug war. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. denied ordering the senator's arrest, while the Duterte-aligned PDP-Laban party strongly condemned any attempts to apprehend dela Rosa as illegal. The party demanded preventive suspension for officials involved in what they termed a gross insult to the Senate. Dela Rosa, a former police chief, faces ICC accusations for overseeing operations resulting in numerous deaths between 2016 and 2018. The situation highlights ongoing friction between the Marcos administration and Duterte allies concerning international legal pressures and domestic political sovereignty.
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