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There are cases where documents remain secret, such as Duterte’s arrest. There are also cases where these documents are open, such as the Netanyahu and Putin cases at the ICC.
MANILA, Philippines – The International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Saturday, May 9, that no public warrant has been issued in the Philippines, due to reports of alleged documents against the Senator. Ronald “Stone” of Rose.
“No public arrest warrants have been issued in relation to the situation in the Philippines,” ICC spokeswoman Oriane Maillet told reporters.
There were cases where ICC documents remained secret until they were executed, as was the case with the former president of the Philippines. Rodrigo Duterte. The warrant was issued on March 7, 2025, but was made public and executed on March 11, 2025, the day of his arrest.
There were also cases where the warrants were public, such as in the ICC cases of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Whether the documents will be private or public is up to the discretion of the ICC.
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said in November 2025 that the ICC has already issued an arrest warrant for Dela Rosa. The next step is usually to send the documents to the Philippine International Crime Center (PCTC), then be executed, similar to what happened during Duterte’s arrest.
But as of Saturday, May 9, a high-level source told Rappler that the alleged “warrant” has not yet been sent to the PCTC.
“There is still no information from me,” Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) chief Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla also told Rappler on Saturday when asked about the document.
The Justice Department also said it had no information yet.
However, Remulla said they were preparing to execute a warrant if it is issued against Dela Rosa.
In his final statement, the interior chief said the senator – Duterte’s first National Police chief who implemented the war against narcotics nationwide is currently in Davao Province. Another source said Dela Rosa is in Mindanao.
“Regarding the latest update, the DILG is preparing a 10k task force for towing operations should the arrest warrant for Senator Bato be issued,” Remulla told Rappler.
“The PNP insists that it only operates under valid orders issued by the relevant authorities and in accordance with existing laws, regulations and procedures. Any appropriate police action, if and when necessary, will be taken in full compliance with due process, the rule of law, and respect for human rights,” PNP Police Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr said in a statement on Saturday.
Dela Rosa has not been seen in public yet he has not reported to work in the Senate since Remulla said there is an ICC warrant against him.
In February, the ICC named the senator as one of Duterte’s eight indirect accomplices in his crimes against humanity case. Others are Senator Bong Go and former police chiefs Vicente Danao and Oscar Albayalde.
The ICC indictment said Duterte and eight others allegedly participated in a “plan or concerted agreement to ‘separate’ alleged criminals in the Philippines (including those suspected or alleged to be involved in drug use, trafficking or production) through violent crimes, including murder (‘Common Plan’).”
Duterte’s three indictments cover 49 incidents of murder, with 78 victims in the context of Davao Death Squad When Duterte became mayor with a nationwide war on drugs.
ICC-accredited lawyer and international law expert Ross Tugade said in February that when people like Dela Rosa are named, “it’s very possible that the court is looking into issuing a warrant.” – Rappler.com
