Vice President Sara Duterte stated that former President Rodrigo Duterte sent Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa birthday greetings for his 64th birthday, urging him to 'be strong like a rock.' Dela Rosa has reportedly been in hiding amid news of a possible arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Since November 11, Dela Rosa has skipped Senate sessions. Dela Rosa served as Duterte's first Philippine National Police chief and was a key enforcer of the former president's war on drugs, which led to thousands of deaths in alleged armed encounters and extrajudicial killings. Meanwhile, Vice President Sara Duterte expressed hope that her father can return to Davao City once his ICC case is resolved. 'We extend our heartfelt thanks. Our gratitude will never run out because of your love for our tatay Digong.'
