Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s lawyer formally asked the Supreme Court (SC) for a temporary restraining order (TRO) to halt the implementation of a supposed arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Court spokesperson Camille Mae Sue Ting confirmed the electronic filing on Wednesday, November 13, 2025, saying:
“We confirm that in G.R. No. 278747, petitioners filed via eCourt PH today, November 13, 2025, (1) Very Urgent Manifestation With Most Respectful Reiterative Prayer for Issuance of TRO/Injunction and (2) Very Urgent Motion to Compel Respondent Jesus Crispin Remulla to Submit to the Honorable Court a Copy of the Alleged ICC Warrant of Arrest in his Possession.”
The motion, filed by Atty. Israelito Torreon, also asks the SC to direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to submit within 72 hours written certifications confirming or denying receipt of any ICC warrant, note verbale, or communication.
Torreon further requested that the SC stop the government from implementing any ICC warrant, red notice, or surrender request against dela Rosa, and from “extending any form of logistical, financial or protective assistance to ICC witnesses through the Witness Protection Program or any similar office.”
Last week, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said an arrest warrant had already been issued by the ICC against dela Rosa.