Social media post featuring Ombudsman Boying Remulla and ICC Lead Counsel Nicolas Kaufman, with a headline suggesting Remulla may face consequences before Senator Bato dela Rosa for allegedly leaking confidential ICC warrant information.

“Kaufman Warns: ‘Pag si Remulla ang nag-leak, siya ang mauunang makasuhan’ — A Twist BBM Did Not Expect.”

December 10, 20253 min read

The latest tremor in the political landscape didn’t come from Congress, the ICC, or Bato’s camp—
it came from PRRD Lead Counsel Nicolas Kaufman, who publicly warned:

Atty. Kaufman Warns

“I do not believe that Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla would be so remiss as to dice with prosecution at the ICC for contempt, by leaking the existence of a highly confidential arrest warrant for a suspect.”

Translation?
Kapag mali ang leak, hindi si Bato ang unang masasabon — kundi mismong si Remulla.

And this lands like a seismic wave because:

Ombudsman Boying Remulla

🔵 Remulla himself talked about a ‘warrant’ before government agencies confirmed anything

Publicly.
Casually.
In interviews.

But ICC warrants are TOP SECRET until served.
Meaning —
binuksan niya ang isang kahong hindi niya dapat galawin.

That’s the problem.
Kung tama ang sinabi niya, he exposed confidential information.
Kung mali naman, he misled the nation.

Either way, walang panalo.

🔵 Kaufman’s statement is not just a warning — it’s a shield for Bato

By saying:

“I do not believe Remulla would risk contempt…”

Kaufman is subtly telling the ICC:
“Kung may nag-leak, hindi kami.”
And:
“Kung nag-leak man, tingnan niyo kung sino ang nagsalita nang maaga.”

Brilliant and brutal.


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🔵 Why this matters politically

The Marcos administration wanted to position Remulla as the “expert voice” on ICC matters.
But his interviews created:

✔ confusion
✔ panic
✔ misinformation
✔ premature speculation
✔ and now… possible ICC contempt exposure

Imagine this headline (which is now literally circulating):
“Ombudsman Remulla, posibleng mauna pa kaysa kay Bato.”

Not because of crimes —
but because of a technical leak.

This is the danger of reckless messaging in an administration built more on PR than precision.

🔵 The contrast

Under Duterte:

✔ Legal strategy was airtight
✔ Messaging was coordinated
✔ Lawyers and agencies moved in sync
✔ Walang mauuna dahil walang nagpapalusot ng sensitive info

Today:
A single interview creates international legal vulnerabilities.

This is why Duterte-era loyalists are shaking their heads:
“Hindi ito mangyayari dati.”

🔵 What happens next?

If ICC decides to review the leak:

— They will track the source
— Identify who spoke prematurely
— Determine if there was contempt
— Decide if penalties apply

And because ICC procedures are strict,
kahit ‘small leak’ ay considered serious violation.

Meaning:
Kung may consequence,
Remulla really might face it BEFORE Bato.


📖 Bible Reflection — Proverbs 21:23

“Whoever keeps his mouth and tongue keeps himself out of trouble.”

Some officials should take notes.
Especially those who talk too soon.

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‘Warrant sa Phone’: Kapag Maling Info ay Ginawang Breaking News

Nov 16, 2025 02:10 AM

A curious situation unfolded when DOJ Sec. Boying Remulla announced that the ICC arrest warrant for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa was “in his phone.” No document shown, no file presented — just a verbal claim.

“Philippine business leaders call the 4% GDP growth a wake-up call amid flood control corruption scandals and slowed government spending.”

But hours later, the International Criminal Court (ICC) spokesperson from The Hague broke the silence:
There is no warrant. None issued. None transmitted.

This contradiction casts a long shadow over the credibility of the claim.
Was it a misunderstanding?
A premature statement?
Or an attempt to create noise amid national controversies?

In an era where every word from public officials is scrutinized, accuracy is essential. The public deserves clarity, not improvisation.
And when the ICC itself rejects the existence of the warrant, the burden shifts back to the source of the claim.

In an era where every word from public officials is scrutinized, accuracy is essential. The public deserves clarity, not improvisation.
And when the ICC itself rejects the existence of the warrant, the burden shifts back to the source of the claim.

Truth must stand on evidence, not on the battery life of someone’s phone.

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