Senator Francis Tolentino will act as Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s legal counsel in case the latter is arrested by International Criminal Court-member countries.
Although the Philippine government does not acknowledge ICC’s jurisdiction over the country, Dela Rosa explained that he is just preparing for this possibility in case he will travel abroad.
“Kapag nainis ako at gusto ko silang inisin, asarin, babiyahe ako. Eh inaasar nila ako e. E di asaran ito kung gusto nila. Mag-aasaran tayo,” he said.Dela Rosa’s request to be his legal counsel in all proceedings related to the ICC investigation into the Duterte administration’s drug war. Dela Rosa said Tolentino was his lawyer of choice because of the latter's international criminal law background and eligibility to practice law in different states.“Sa totoo lang, given a second chance na mag-implement ulit ng anti-drug war, I will do the same,” Dela Rosa said.
Even if there were cases of abuses, Dela Rosa said he would not calibrate the Duterte administration’s anti-drug war strategy as he claimed that there were no marching orders for policemen to kill anyone during his time as PNP chief.
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