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Philippines says ICC warrant is enforceable and Senator dela Rosa faces arrest

By Thomson Reuters May 20, 2026 | 11:46 PM

MANILA, May 21 (Reuters) – The Philippine ​justice minister ‌said on Thursday that an International ‌Criminal ​Court ⁠warrant for ⁠Ronald dela Rosa is enforceable and ​law enforcers have ⁠been ⁠tasked to ​arrest the ​senator.

Justice Secretary Fredderick ‌Vida said that dela Rosa ⁠is a fugitive from justice ⁠who ‌should be ⁠brought ​to ‌the ICC ​to face ⁠charges.

(Reporting by Mikhail Flores; Editing by John ​Mair)