How Bato dela Rosa’s ICC remarks shifted over the years
MANILA, Philippines—Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV arrived at the Senate on Monday, May 11, carrying a copy of the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Trillanes said he was there because dela Rosa had publicly challenged him—on national television—to accompany authorities and personally handcuff him if a warrant were issued. “Nandirito ako dahil nag request si Bato publicly, sa national TV, na samahan ko daw ‘yong [arresting team] pag aarestuhin siya,” Trillanes told reporters. ”That’s why I’m here. Andito ‘yong NBI, aarestuhin siya.” (I’m here because Bato publicly requested—on national TV—that I accompany the […]...Keep on reading: How Bato dela Rosa’s ICC remarks shifted over the years
