Palace: No need for Dela Rosa to seek US help on Duterte plane

Malacañang stated on Monday that there is no need for Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa to send findings about the aircraft used by former President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague to US President Donald Trump in order to freeze the assets of the owner.

At a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said the Trump administration respects the Philippines' prerogative concerning matters involving the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Castro noted that based on RA 9851 and cooperation with Interpol, there is no reason for Senator Bato to seek assistance from the US.

Trump's executive order emphasizes respect for sovereign prerogatives of countries deciding not to subject their personnel to ICC jurisdiction.

In February, Trump imposed economic and travel sanctions targeting individuals involved in ICC investigations of US citizens or allies like Israel.