ICC issues arrest warrant for Duterte; Hontiveros calls for cooperation

On Tuesday, March 11, Senator Risa Hontiveros welcomed the issuance of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Hontiveros stated that this development marks a significant day for families of thousands killed during Duterte's war on drugs.

The senator urged Duterte to honor his previous commitment made under oath to face charges before the ICC.

She expressed hope that as a lawyer, Duterte will cooperate with legal processes and called on the current administration to fully cooperate with the ICC and Interpol.

Hontiveros emphasized that justice should extend beyond Duterte to all government officials involved in killings during the war on drugs.

The senator hopes this is just the beginning of a broader pursuit of justice for innocent victims, noting that Tokhang-related deaths were not the work of one man alone.