Senator Dela Rosa Faces ICC Charges Amidst Gunfire in Senate

Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa has been accused by the International Criminal Court (ICC) of crimes against humanity related to the war on drugs he oversaw as police chief under former President Rodrigo Duterte. Despite the allegations, Dela Rosa denies any involvement in illegal killings that occurred during the anti-drug campaign.

Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa has urged the public to prevent his surrender to the International Criminal Court as gunfire disrupted the Senate on Wednesday. The ICC accuses Dela Rosa of crimes against humanity during his tenure as police chief under former President Duterte.

Dela Rosa served as the chief of the Philippine National Police when Duterte launched a bloody anti-drug campaign in 2016. Appointed by Duterte, Dela Rosa implemented Project Double Barrel, mirroring his crime-fighting strategy in Davao City, resulting in a significant rise in killings reported by police.

Criticized for his violent rhetoric, Dela Rosa's pronouncements during the drug war have been part of the ICC's case against Duterte. Despite completing his term as police chief, Dela Rosa remains entrenched in the Philippines' political landscape, winning multiple senatorial terms.