Bishops, Carpio question Duterte's VP bid

Retired Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes believes President Duterte's decision to run for vice president in the May 2022 elections is primarily motivated by a desire for self-protection, fearing prosecution by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes related to the war on drugs.

Retired Novaliches Bishop Emeritus Teodoro Bacani expressed hope that Filipinos will be wiser in the May 2022 polls and turn down Duterte.

Bacani previously lamented that the present administration has been marked by killings, lies, obscenities, and neglect of the country's interests.

Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio reportedly called Duterte's intention to run for VP unconstitutional.

Bastes remains skeptical that Duterte will actually become vice president, asserting that justice will eventually catch up with him.

The ICC had previously requested a full investigation into alleged crimes against humanity during the Philippines' anti-illegal drug campaign.