Lacson, Gatchalian urge peaceful arrest of Bato
Philippine senators are calling for a peaceful arrest of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, who faces an ICC arrest warrant. Senate leadership has explicitly rejected the idea of negotiating with the armed groups reportedly protecting him.
Why it matters
The situation highlights significant political tension and concerns regarding the rule of law and the potential for violence in high-profile arrests.
MANILA, Philippines - Senators are urging law enforcers to ensure a peaceful and bloodless arrest of fugitive Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, even as the chamber's leadership rejected the idea of negotiating with the armed group reportedly protecting him.
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian told dzBB yesterday that operations must prioritize the safety of both Dela Rosa and the arresting officers, especially amid warnings from the Department of the Interior and Local Government regarding potential violence and up to 10,000 possible casualties.
Sen. Panfilo Lacson echoed this sentiment, defending Dela Rosa's right to due process as he faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
"I sincerely hope and pray that should his arrest take place sooner or later, it will be carried out peacefully, without violence or tragedy," Lacson said.
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