Malacañang dismisses Sen Marcos' ICC arrest findings

Malacañang dismissed Senator Imee Marcos' findings regarding former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday, stating that the government acted based solely on legal obligations.

Imee led a Senate inquiry on March 20, alleging 'glaring violations' in the process of Duterte's arrest and arguing that the Philippines had no obligation to surrender him to the ICC.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro downplayed Imee's conclusions, suggesting she should consider perspectives from legal experts like former Justice Antonio Carpio and ICC-accredited lawyer Joel Butuyan.

Several legal experts have affirmed the legality of Duterte's arrest, including Sen. Bato Dela Rosa, who is also suspected of facing an ICC warrant.

Imee recently left her brother President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s senatorial slate due to differences in values and accused Cabinet officials of withholding details about Duterte's arrest under executive privilege claims.

During the March 20 hearing, Imee presented three major findings, including issues with Interpol notices and constitutional safeguards during Duterte's arrest.