Duterte Ally Flees to Evade I.C.C. Arrest Warrant After Chaos at Philippine Senate
NYT > World News·May 14, 2026
Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a key ally of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, has fled to avoid an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. Dela Rosa had been taking refuge in the Philippine Senate building when a chaotic scene erupted with shots being fired. The incident occurred as authorities attempted to serve the warrant, which stems from dela Rosa's alleged role in human rights abuses during Duterte's presidency. Dela Rosa's current whereabouts are unknown following his escape from the Senate building.
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