ICC warrant controversy

ICC proceedings against Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa cannot advance while he remains at large, according to drug war victims’ counsel Kristina Conti, as the…

3 November 2026 · 3 MIN READ

The ICC case against Senator Bato dela Rosa for crimes against humanity cannot proceed unless he is surrendered to the court, as per Atty. Kristina Conti.…

3 November 2026 · 3 MIN READ

The International Criminal Court orders former President Rodrigo Duterte to attend daily once his crimes against humanity trial begins on 30 November, while…

3 November 2026 · 1 MIN READ

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is mandated to attend his ICC trial starting November 30, following his absence at the final status conference. The…

2 November 2026 · 2 MIN READ

The ICC unsealed its warrant against Dela Rosa on 11 May, charging him with crimes against humanity over the Duterte administration’s war on drugs.

2 November 2026 · 2 MIN READ

Under the Philippine Constitution, warrants of arrest require probable cause determined personally by a judge to satisfy due process requirements.

1 November 2026 · 4 MIN READ

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa may make his first public appearance since 14 May if the Supreme Court issues a temporary restraining order against efforts to…

30 October 2026 · 1 MIN READ

Lawyers for victims of Duterte's anti-drug campaign urge the ICC to admit recorded testimonies of alleged extrajudicial killings in Central Luzon, arguing they…

28 October 2026 · 2 MIN READ

The Trump administration treats the ICC as an illegitimate court and has moved from penalizing individual officials to sanctioning the court itself.

25 October 2026 · 3 MIN READ

In an ideal system, committees reflect expertise. Instead, they function as rewards, protection, and power distribution.

22 May 2026 · 1 MIN READ

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian clarifies that lawmakers are exempt from the “no work, no pay” rule as questions arise over Senator Bato dela Rosa’s prolonged…

2 December 2025 · 1 MIN READ