OSG open to reconsidering ICC jurisdiction stance

Solicitor General Darlene Berberabe stated that the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) is open to reconsidering its stance on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) jurisdiction over the Philippines.

Berberabe indicated that her predecessor, Menardo Guevarra, aimed to maintain a consistent position on the ICC's lack of jurisdiction, which led the OSG to recuse itself from representing government agencies in related Supreme Court petitions.

However, Berberabe noted that "different events" and "different considerations," such as the country's cooperation with Interpol, must now be taken into account.

She emphasized the need to confer with the Secretary of Justice and the President's legal team before adopting a final position.

Berberabe highlighted that the OSG's role is to defend the actions and decisions of the Republic.