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Malacanang Reiterates Position on Arrest of Senator Bato dela Rosa as Co-perpetrator with Duterte

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Malacanang has reaffirmed its stance that Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa will face arrest as a co-perpetrator in the crimes against humanity case pending before the International Criminal Court (ICC), alongside former President Rodrigo Duterte. This position is based on the government's compliance with Republic Act No. 9851, the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity. According to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, the government will adhere to the same procedures that led to Duterte's arrest, provided a warrant is issued by the ICC. Bersamin emphasized that the government's actions are guided by the law and not politically motivated, and that it will not undertake discriminatory or unfair actions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Malacanang has reaffirmed its position that Senator Bato dela Rosa will face arrest as a co-perpetrator in the crimes against humanity case pending before the ICC, alongside former President Rodrigo Duterte.
  • The government's stance is based on Republic Act No. 9851, the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity.
  • Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stated that the government will follow the same procedures that led to Duterte's arrest, provided a warrant is issued by the ICC.
  • Bersamin emphasized that the government's actions are guided by the law and not politically motivated.
  • Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III, and Bersamin were appointed as caretakers of the government while President Marcos Jr. is on his official visit to the United States from July 20 to 22.
  • Duterte was arrested on March 11 by operatives of the Philippine National Police and Interpol under a warrant of arrest issued by the ICC.
  • Duterte was flown and detained at The Hague, where he is set to stand trial for a case of crimes against humanity in relation to the extrajudicial killings as part of his war on drugs.

Statistics:

  • Duterte was arrested on March 11 under a warrant of arrest issued by the ICC.
  • He was flown and detained at The Hague, where he is set to stand trial for a case of crimes against humanity.
  • The case against Duterte involves crimes against humanity spanning the years from 2011 to 2019.
  • The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a diffusion notice for Duterte's arrest, transmitted after prior consultations with the government of the Philippines.

Sources:

  • Bersamin, Lucas (Executive Secretary). (2023). Interview with reporters at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Sunday. (Source: Inquirer.net)
  • Republic Act No. 9851, the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity. (Source: Chan Robles Virtual Law Library)
  • ICC document on Duterte's case (March 13). (Source: ICC Website)
  • Inquirer.net. (2023). Duterte's Arrest: What You Need to Know. (Source: Inquirer.net)

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