Philippine senator vows to fight International Criminal Court order to arrest him over killings
AP / May 12, 2026, 16:27 (IST)
Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity, vows to fight extradition. He denies condoning extrajudicial killings during his tenure as police chief, stating his role was to lead the anti-drug war, not to annihilate people. Meanwhile, officials indicate readiness to surrender him if required by law.