MANILA: The Philippine Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a bid by top Senator Ronald dela Rosa for a temporary restraining order to prevent his arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court. Dela Rosa, who is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity over his role in a bloody “war on drugs” during Rodrigo Duterte’s 2016-2022 presidency, had sought the measure arguing that Philippine law enforcement had no legal authority to execute an arrest warrant issued by a foreign court. Dela Rosa, whose whereabouts are unknown, has denied involvement in illegal killings.

MANILA, May 17 — The Philippines said it has asked the country’s Supreme Court to allow it to arrest ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s chief drug war enforcer to stand trial in...

The solicitor-general has urged the Supreme Court to junk Sen. “Bato” dela Rosa’s plea to block ICC warrant of arrest issued against him.