National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) personnel wait outside the Senate gate as they attempt to arrest Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa, the chief enforcer of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly “war on drugs,” as dela Rosa is placed under the protective custody of the Senate after a brief standoff with law enforcement agents, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, May 11, 2026. (Reuters/Noel Celis)
MANILA — Philippine law enforcement agents were gathering outside the Senate building, Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca said on Wednesday, moments after legislator Ronald dela Rosa said his arrest was imminent.
Dela Rosa earlier called on Filipinos to prevent him from being transferred to the International Criminal Court.
—Reporting by Nestor Corrales; Writing by Martin Petty; Editing by David Stanway
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