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Bato bullied ICC interviewers
By Nidz Godino
“You ,ICC can interview me anytime…but it doesn’t mean that I’ll bow to their jurisdiction over us…if they want to talk, I will answer their question,” Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is not bothered about being one of the “suspects” in drug war case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, and is willing to be interviewed by International Criminal Court (ICC).
Dela Rosa is also open to communicating with ICC prosecutors even as he still would not recognize court’s jurisdiction.
Dela Rosa just wanted to show “amity” and answer questions without disrespect, and to be treated as normal person if ICC interviews him.
The former top cop would rather believe in the word of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. than statement of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, who said Philippine government would not hinder Interpol from executing its duties if ICC orders arrest of certain “suspects” in the country.
“Our President has been saying he will not cooperate and that he does not recognize jurisdiction of ICC in our country…so who should I believe…should I believe in Trillanes…should I believe in Remulla…or President Marcos?” Dela Rosa said.
Dela Rosa noted pronouncements of Remulla and former senator Antonio Trillanes IV who had bared that arrest warrants would soon be issued for top policemen involved in previous administration’s drug war contradict Marcos’ declaration.
“Well, it’s difficult if the President doesn’t follow what he says; or is our President double talking….only they know what it really is,” he claimed.
He also admitted he could not do anything if government wanted to cooperate with ICC as he does not have control over what direction government wants to take.
In the event government cooperates with ICC, he noted he would feel betrayed as Filipino as government is not consistent with its policies.
When asked about his plans, the senator had no plans and would leave his fate up to God, adding he would act on the matter once ICC releases official warrant of arrest against him.
“I will cross the bridge when I get there… I don’t have to telegraph my actions… I cannot give you definite answer as government has no definite policy on the matter,” he said.
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