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Buzzer beater: Duterte, Bato file petition challenging ICC arrest before SC
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa and former President Rodrigo Duterte have filed a petition with the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the legality of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant against Duterte.
The petition, filed on March 11, seeks a halt to government cooperation with the ICC and asks the high court to order the immediate release of Duterte and any other individuals arrested in connection with the ICC investigation.
They also requested a writ of preliminary prohibitory and mandatory injunction to prevent authorities from taking further actions related to the case, including the immediate suspension of any cooperation with the ICC and the sharing of evidence, documents, or intelligence.
Furthermore, they urged the court to bar law enforcement agencies, particularly the Philippine National Police (PNP), from assisting in the execution of ICC-issued warrants or arrest orders.
Finally, they asked the court to declare the government's cooperation with the ICC unconstitutional.
Duterte was apprehended at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Tuesday morning and the legal action signifies a potential rift between the Marcos and Duterte political factions.
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