DOJ on Dela Rosa arrest rumors: It’s a law enforcement matter

MANILA, Philippines—Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida on Wednesday could not confirm rumors of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s arrest for charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC) and said that such a development would be up to the law enforcement. “[O]n my part, I really have no i

The NBI, DILG, DOJ, and the PNP have all denied reports of Dela Rosa's arrest, while Malacañang called it a ‘diversionary tactic.’ Some false posts misrepresent a May 13 video of Dela Rosa’s appearance at the Senate.

Reports a Philippines senator wanted by the International Criminal Court has been arrested are untrue, a presidential palace official said Wednesday, adding the speculation is rather an attempt to draw attention away from the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.