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Recap: Duterte’s Senate allies challenge ICC arrest
Allies of former President Rodrigo Duterte are questioning the legality of his arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
During a Senate hearing, Senator Imee Marcos questioned the arrest and government cooperation with the ICC, highlighting earlier statements against it.
Lawyer Alexis Medina invoked the Philippine Bill of Rights, emphasizing that liberty requires a lawful court order for removal from Philippine territory and that constitutional rights cannot be diminished by statutes.
Justice Secretary Jesus Remulla clarified that the government did not cooperate with the ICC but with Interpol, and while the ICC's jurisdiction does not cover the Philippines as a state, it extends to individuals wanted by the court.
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Senator Imee Marcos is leading a Senate foreign relations committee hearing on March 20 into the arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte concerning alleged crimes against humanity.
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Senator Imee Marcos stated that the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte and his subsequent handover to the International Criminal Court (ICC) still have many unresolved issues and inconsistencies.
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, 79, is scheduled for his initial appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on March 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time.
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Senate President Francis Escudero stated that former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC) did not violate Philippine sovereignty.
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Former President Rodrigo Duterte appeared before International Criminal Court (ICC) judges via video link for his pre-trial hearing on crimes against humanity on March 14, 2025.
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