The Philippine Department of Justice has ordered the arrest of Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa. Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida stated that an International Criminal Court warrant for the senator is enforceable and that law enforcers have been tasked with the arrest.
Senator dela Rosa is wanted by the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity related to his role in Rodrigo Duterte's "war on drugs," during which thousands were killed. As Duterte's top enforcer, dela Rosa is now considered a fugitive from justice who must be brought to the ICC to face charges.
The Philippine Supreme Court recently rejected a petition by the senator to stop his arrest. Dela Rosa has since evaded government agents and his current whereabouts are unknown.
Justice Secretary Vida warned that anyone helping Senator dela Rosa evade arrest will face consequences.