Philippine law enforcement agents gather outside Senate building, official says
Philippine authorities gathered outside the Senate as Senator Ronald dela Rosa warned of his imminent arrest, urging Filipinos to block his transfer to the International Criminal Court.
REUTERS
May 13, 2026
Supporters of the Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa, the chief enforcer of former President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly "war on drugs," hold a protest at the Senate gate as dela Rosa is placed under the protective custody of the Senate after a brief standoff with law enforcement agents, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, May 11, 2026.
Noel Celis / Reuters
MANILA – Philippine law enforcement officers gathered outside the Senate building on Wednesday, according to Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca, shortly after Senator Ronald dela Rosa said his arrest was imminent.
Earlier, dela Rosa urged Filipinos to take action to prevent his transfer to the International Criminal Court.
-Reporting by Nestor Corrales; Writing by Martin Petty; Editing by David Stanway/Reuters
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