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Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa urged the public to intervene to prevent his transfer to the International Criminal Court following gunfire at the Senate building.

Senator Dela Rosa Seeks Public Intervention Against ICC Transfer

Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa called on the public to intervene to prevent law enforcement agents from handing him over to the International Criminal Court (ICC), as the sound of gunfire rattled through the Senate building on Wednesday evening. Dela Rosa is accused by the ICC of crimes against humanity related to the war on drugs he oversaw as police chief under then-president Rodrigo Duterte. The 64-year-old senator has denied involvement in illegal killings.

Accused of Crimes Against Humanity in 'War on Drugs'

Dela Rosa is facing accusations from the ICC for his role in the war on drugs during Duterte's presidency, which resulted in thousands of deaths and drew international condemnation. The ICC is investigating these casualties as potential crimes against humanity, seeking to summon individuals involved, including Dela Rosa.

*Source: SCMP (2026-05-14)*

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