Former Sen. Bato Dela Rosa is literally running away from accountability, making a game out of his arrest. The Philippine government must surrender him immediately to the ICC and not delay any further. His crimes as the PNP chief at the height of the drug war speak for themselves – blood is on his hands, and the victims and their loved ones deserve swift justice.

The International Criminal Court has found substantial evidence of crimes against humanity and murder against former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte. The ICC will move forward with the trial.

We welcome the ICC arrest warrant for former PNP Chief and current Senator Bato Dela Rosa for his crimes in Duterte’s drug war. The Philippine government must immediately facilitate Bato’s arrest and transfer to the Hague where he must face consequences as chief architect of Duterte’s drug war.