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ICC Warrants Arrest of Senator Dela Rosa; Troops Storm Senate

5/21/2026

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Philippine authorities issued an arrest order for Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa after the International Criminal Court unsealed a warrant.
The ICC warrant accuses dela Rosa, Duterte and other officials of crimes against humanity for the anti-drug campaign.
The Supreme Court denied his request for a restraining order, permitting the arrest warrant to be enforced.
Armed troops entered the Senate building, reporting gunfire and leaving the senator’s whereabouts unknown.

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Philippine authorities issued an arrest order for Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa after the International Criminal Court unsealed a warrant.
The ICC warrant accuses dela Rosa, Duterte and other officials of crimes against humanity for the anti-drug campaign.
The Supreme Court denied his request for a restraining order, permitting the arrest warrant to be enforced.
Armed troops entered the Senate building, reporting gunfire and leaving the senator’s whereabouts unknown.