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Palace: OSG doing its job to represent government before SC
Malacañang stated that the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) must operate strictly within legal boundaries and avoid favoring personal interests.
This statement follows the OSG's filing of a manifestation to rejoin the legal challenge initiated by former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Ronald Dela Rosa against their potential turnover to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Palace press officer Claire Castro clarified that Malacañang is not involved in former Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra's decision to recuse himself from representing officials involved in Duterte's arrest and turnover.
Castro emphasized that the current OSG is merely fulfilling its legal obligations and making necessary corrections.
Solicitor General Darlene Berberabe explained that the OSG's renewed involvement is based on their assessment of the facts and legal application since their previous recusal in March 2025.
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The Supreme Court has allowed the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to resume its role as counsel for the government in petitions challenging the legality of the arrest and turnover of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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