Philippines Manhunt for ICC-Wanted Senator Dela Rosa
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- Ronald dela Rosa is the subject of a nationwide manhunt launched by Philippine police after he evaded an ICC arrest warrant.
- Ronald dela Rosa sought refuge in the Senate for two nights, during which law enforcement entered, exchanged gunfire with security guards, and he fled.
- Supreme Court rejected his petition to block the arrest, ruling against him on Wednesday.
- International Criminal Court accuses him of crimes against humanity for his role as chief enforcer of Duterte’s drug war.
- Justice Secretary Fredderick A. Vida said the fugitive must be brought to the ICC to face the charges.
Why it matters: The ICC's pursuit of a sitting senator intensifies pressure on the Philippines to cooperate with the court, risking diplomatic fallout and possible aid and trade restrictions.
