Rumors, Warrants & Disclosures: The Bato dela Rosa ICC Claim Under Scrutiny

💬 “Arrest warrant? Or whisper in the corridors? The truth still waits.”

Here’s what’s known so far:

• The Philippine Ombudsman, Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, said the ICC has issued a warrant of arrest against Senator Bato dela Rosa.

• The Department of Justice (DOJ) is still verifying the document — they haven’t received it yet.

• The ICC itself says: no publicly posted warrant yet. Not confirmed.

• Supporters of Bato are calling for due process; critics point to the “war on drugs” era and the accountability it demands.

  

While the rumor of a warrant swirls, what remains clear is that selective accountability breeds skepticism. When bold actions were taken under the Duterte era (for better or worse), many say there was visible enforcement. Now, when talk of accountability hinges on leaks and “verify first” statements — the people ask: “Where is the transparency?”

Senator Bato stands as a symbol of the era — tough on crime, unafraid of the storm, carrying forward the Duterte brand of leadership. Whether the warrant is real or not, the moment reveals much about how we demand justice, how we use silence, and how we interpret loyalty.