Malacañang urges Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to surrender following an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant, saying this is needed to prevent possible violence. Multiple outlets report that Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla warns that an attempt to arrest him by force could lead to mass casualties, with figures cited that could reach 10,000 deaths.
Several articles say the government is negotiating to secure his surrender and is dealing with an armed group reportedly protecting him. Inquirer and GMA describe that Remulla says he received information about two months earlier and that dela Rosa was last monitored in Mindanao. Other reports add that authorities warn people alleged to be sheltering him against helping him evade authorities.
Across coverage, the main points are consistent: a standing ICC warrant, government calls for surrender, and Remulla’s stated risk if enforcement proceeds forcibly. The framing differs slightly between outlets, with some leading on the Palace message and others emphasizing the Interior Secretary’s casualty warning and ongoing talks.
