The Philippine Supreme Court has refused to block the arrest of Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity related to the "war on drugs." Dela Rosa denies involvement, and his lawyer vows to pursue further legal action.
The Philippine Supreme Court denied Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa's request for a temporary restraining order after an arrest warrant was unsealed by the ICC. Government agents' attempt to arrest Dela Rosa was thwarted by senate leadership, leading to a shooting incident and Dela Rosa's subsequent disappearance.
Philippine Senate security officers are under investigation for firing weapons without provocation. Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC, briefly sought refuge in the Senate building last week. Initial findings identify Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca as firing the first shot.
The Philippine Supreme Court has given President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 10 days to respond to an urgent petition filed by political allies of former president Rodrigo Duterte, demanding Marcos disclose his state of health. The petition asks the court to force Marcos and his top officials to inform the public about any serious illness and also requests Marcos undergo a hair follicle drug test with results made public. The petitioners cite a constitutional provision requiring public disclosure of the president's health in case of serious illness.
