ICC arrest warrant out for Bato dela Rosa | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• ICC confirms arrest warrant vs Bato dela Rosa 

The International Criminal Court confirms it has an arrest warrant against Senator Bato dela Rosa who came out of hiding and appeared at the Senate, and complained he was harassed by NBI officers on his way in.

• House impeaches VP Sara Duterte for a second time 

The House of Representatives impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte with 257 ‘yes’ votes, 25 ‘no’ votes and 9 abstentions.

• Sotto ousted as Senate president, Alan Cayetano takes over 

Senator Alan Cayetano is the new Senate president, ousting Senator Tito Sotto.

• Nicholas Kaufman withdraws as Duterte’s ICC lawyer 

Nicholas Kaufman has requested the International Criminal Court to remove him as the lawyer of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. 

• Filipino crew from hantavirus-hit ship face 42-day quarantine in Netherlands 

Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Leo Cacdac says 24 of the 38 Filipino crew members of the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius will head to the Netherlands for a 42-day quarantine. – Rappler.com