By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has expressed confidence in President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s commitment that investigators from the International Criminal Court (ICC) will not enter the country to probe former President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-illegal drugs campaign.
“President’s assurance during our dinner at Malacañang is as solid as a rock. I believe in the President. My trust in him regarding the ICC remains unwavering. I wholeheartedly believe that he will not allow the entry of the ICC,” Dela Rosa stated.
In light of this, the lawmaker urged authorities to verify and confirm any alleged entry of ICC investigators into the country, ensuring that the government’s stance on the matter is upheld.
“The government’s position should be unwavering and evident on the ground. If the official stance is that they are not to be entertained and they are meddling here conducting investigations, as former Senator [Juan Ponce] Enrile mentioned, they can be arrested,” he emphasized.
Should unauthorized ICC investigations occur in the Philippines, Dela Rosa insisted that the Department of Justice take appropriate action by declaring them as undesirable aliens and ordering their immediate deportation.
“I will ask the DOJ to do the right thing. This is a significant encroachment on our sovereignty. If they are not authorized by our government and yet they are here conducting investigations, it’s like we are being fooled by these people. They should promptly be declared undesirable aliens by the Bureau of Immigration,” Dela Rosa asserted.
(El Amigo/MNM)
