Enrile says Duterte's legal issues from ICC, not PH laws

Updated Tue, March 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM Published Tue, March 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile stated that former President Rodrigo Duterte's legal issues stem from the International Criminal Court (ICC), not Philippine laws.

Enrile clarified that the ICC arrest warrant, enforced by Interpol and local police, pertains to alleged crimes against humanity linked to Duterte's war on drugs campaign.

Duterte was arrested on Monday morning for crimes against humanity.

He emphasized that the Philippine government should not be blamed as the investigation and arrest order originated from the ICC.

Enrile advised Duterte's lawyers to obtain a copy of the ICC charges to understand the basis of the arrest order.

Former presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo branded the arrest as unlawful and warned that those ordering it could be criminally liable.

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