Manila Presses Supreme Court to Deny Dela Rosa Bid as ICC Warrant Deepens Marcos–Duterte Confrontation
The Philippine government has asked the Supreme Court to reject Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s petitions seeking to block arrest and surrender to the ICC, citing domestic legal authority to cooperate with international courts. The episode, unfolding alongside Senate leadership upheaval and Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment fight, is likely to intensify elite political polarization ahead of the 2028 election cycle.