The law firm of Torreon and Partners, legal team of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, has expressed respect for the Supreme Court en banc's decision denying the petition for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and Status Quo Ante Order (SQAO) sought to block the implementation of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant involving former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and dela Rosa.

In a formal statement issued on May 20, 2026, the legal team of Atty. Israelito Torreon said they acknowledge the court's ruling but maintained that key constitutional issues remain unresolved.

“We have taken note of today’s resolution of the Supreme Court en banc… denying the prayer for a temporary restraining order and/or status quo ante order," the statement read.

The firm emphasized that the ruling is not a final judgment on the merits of the case.

“Today’s resolution is not a judgment on the merits. It is not a final ruling on the legality of enforcing an ICC process within Philippine territory… nor is it a final ruling on whether a Filipino citizen may be arrested, detained, transferred, surrendered, or removed from Philippine jurisdiction without prior judicial process under Philippine law,” it added.

The legal team stressed that the main petition remains active before the High Court, raising questions on constitutional sovereignty, due process, and the Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute.

For Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, the firm said the case concerns the broader protection of Filipino rights under the Constitution and judicial safeguards.

Despite the denial of interim relief, Torreon and Partners confirmed they will seek further remedies.

“The prayer for interim relief may have been denied, but we will file a Motion for Reconsideration because the case is not over,” the statement read.

The firm concluded by reaffirming its commitment to continue legal remedies, saying they remain “firm in our cause, faithful to the Constitution, and ready to pursue every remedy that the law allows.”