# ICC arrest warrant for Senator Ronald dela Rosa > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/icc-arrest-warrant-for-senator-ronald-dela-rosa > Updated: 2026-10-28T23:00:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Philippine authorities are attempting to locate Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa, who is reportedly in hiding in Mindanao under the protection of an unidentified armed group. The Senator is the subject of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant concerning alleged crimes against humanity and murders linked to the drug war during his time as Davao City Police Director and Chief of the Philippine National Police. Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla indicated that the government is prioritizing negotiations with the group sheltering the Senator to secure a surrender, warning that a forced arrest could lead to significant bloodshed. In the Davao Region, Police Regional Office 11 reported that they have recorded no movement indicating the Senator is currently in the area. Additionally, the Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division stated it has received no specific directives to assist in operations regarding the Senator, noting that the Philippine National Police remains the lead agency for such matters. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-28: Davao authorities monitor Senator Ronald Dela Rosa Davao police are monitoring reports of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s presence in the region, while the Philippine Army states it has received no orders to assist in any related law enforcement operations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/davao-authorities-monitor-senator-ronald-dela-rosa ### 2026-10-21: Philippines authorities negotiate arrest of Senator dela Rosa Philippine authorities are negotiating with an armed group in Mindanao sheltering Senator Ronald dela Rosa to secure his surrender following an ICC arrest warrant for crimes against humanity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippines-authorities-negotiate-arrest-of-senator-dela-rosa --- Cite as: ICC arrest warrant for Senator Ronald dela Rosa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/icc-arrest-warrant-for-senator-ronald-dela-rosa