Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa —INQUIRER PHOTO / NIÑO JESUS ORBETA
MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida on Wednesday said he couldn’t confirm rumors of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s arrest for charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC), adding that such a development would be up to the law enforcement.
In a chance interview with reporters, Vida said, “[O]n my part, I really have no information or data. I think it’s more of a law enforcement matter at this time,”
Bato arrest rumors
Rumors that Philippine authorities arrested Dela Rosa, who has been in hiding since May, circulated on Wednesday afternoon.
