Palace urges Bato dela Rosa: Surrender to prevent bloodshed

GMA Network - Oct 21, 2026

Malacañang on Wednesday called on Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa to turn himself in and face the arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC) so that a potentially violent confrontation could be prevented.

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