MANILA -- Student groups from the University of the Philippines Diliman staged a protest on Friday to push for the start of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

From UP, the protesters marched along Katipunan Avenue to converge with students from Ateneo de Manila University.

“Gusto natin ipakita sa mga mamayang Pilipino na ang kabataan ay involved. Hindi tayo nakaabang lang sa mangyayari. Gusto talaga nating itulak na magsimula ang trial regarding the war on drugs,” said Kabataan Partylist Rep. Raoul Manuel.

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Manuel also called for the arrest of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who served as Philippine National Police (PNP) chief during Duterte’s drug war.

He added that dela Rosa should not hide behind his position as a senator.

"Dapat di siya magtago sa likod ng kaniyang posisyon bilang isang senador, kasi 'yung Senate, hindi yan dapat maging kanlungan ng mga merong pinagtataguan ng kaso. Ang posisyon bilang senador, hindi 'yan shield sa pagharap sa pananagutan," he said.

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"'Yung immunity nga bilang isang senador from arrest di yan pwedeng gumana kung di rin naman naka-session ang Senado eh. Sabi ng Senado hindi sila magsesession hanggang June," he added.