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Dela Rosa expresses alarm over ICC remarks of Remulla, Guevarra
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa expressed alarm over recent statements made by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra concerning the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into the previous administration's drug war.
Dela Rosa, who is personally affected by the ICC probe as he was the chief implementer of the drug war during his tenure as PNP chief, delivered a privilege speech to address the issue.
He highlighted the apparent contradiction between President Bongbong Marcos' stance of not recognizing the ICC's jurisdiction and the pronouncements from Remulla and Guevarra.
Dela Rosa was specifically referring to Guevarra's statement that the Philippines has no legal duty to assist the ICC prosecutor but cannot stop him from proceeding.
He also cited Remulla's comment that INTERPOL would be responsible for serving arrest warrants if the ICC issues any, and that the DOJ is not in the business of blocking the INTERPOL.
The senator found these statements surprising and concerning, given the President's established position on the matter and views them as a "looming constitutional crisis."
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