MANILA — Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has filed a new manifestation before the Supreme Court seeking immediate judicial protection, his camp said.

In aa report, it said that in a statement, the Law Firm of Torreon and Partners said it submitted an urgent manifestation with an omnibus motion asking for guidance on the legal effect of an alleged arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

The filing also reiterated the request for a temporary restraining order or a writ of preliminary injunction that would prevent Dela Rosa’s arrest or transfer to any foreign tribunal without prior judicial authorization.

“The events involving former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte demonstrate how quickly a person may be taken from Philippine territory once executive action is set in motion. In such a situation, judicial review may become practically difficult, if not ineffectual, once foreign custody is completed,” the law firm said.

“We therefore respectfully and humbly plead before the Supreme Court to act now, before that window closes again,” it added.

The camp of Dela Rosa also claimed there is a “coordinated, three-layered enforcement strategy” against him, following statements from Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla about preparations for a task force amid reports of an ICC warrant.

The Philippine National Police has also issued a subpoena to Dela Rosa in connection with a separate probe into alleged extrajudicial killings during his tenure as Davao City police director.

“This is fatal. A subpoena cannot be used as a convenient pretext to physically bring a person to Camp Crame while the Government awaits a possible international warrant or notice. That is not legitimate law enforcement. It is a surrogate arrest mechanism,” the law firm said.

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV earlier presented a copy of an ICC arrest warrant purportedly issued against Dela Rosa.

Dela Rosa is currently under protective custody of the Senate.