Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa a 'Fugitive' Under Rome Statute

Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa is deemed a 'fugitive' by the International Criminal Court and is subject to arrest by 125 state parties to the Rome Statute, a lawyer stated.

Mon May 18 2026

Senator Dela Rosa's International 'Fugitive' Status

Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa is considered a 'fugitive' not only under the local justice system but also internationally, according to a lawyer. Attorney Gilbert Andres, a common legal representative for victims, stated that Senator dela Rosa could be arrested by the 125 state parties of the Rome Statute. This is due to his identification as a co-perpetrator with former President Rodrigo Duterte on charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court.

Accountability for 'War on Drugs' and Legal Basis

Senator dela Rosa served as the chief implementer of former President Rodrigo Duterte's 'war on drugs'. Attorney Andres highlighted that RA 9851 is the same law used to arrest former President Duterte at the International Criminal Court. This suggests that the same legal framework could apply to Senator dela Rosa, indicating a potentially complex international legal situation for him.

*Source: YouTube: ABS-CBN News (2026-05-18)*

Tags: #RonaldDelaRosa #InternationalCriminalCourt #RodrigoDuterte #WarOnDrugs #RomeStatute