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No word yet on whether Philippines rejoining Rome Statute
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has stated that there are no ongoing discussions about the Philippines rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro conveyed the President's response, noting his smile when asked about the matter.
The Philippines officially withdrew from the ICC's Rome Statute in 2019, following the tribunal's investigation into the drug war policies of the previous administration.
This statement comes after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for former President Rodrigo Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity and his subsequent handover to the tribunal.
The Philippine government has also not made any commitment regarding a potential freeze order on Duterte's assets by the ICC.
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