Marcos Jr. keeps Guevarra despite recusal from ICC cases

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has not requested Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra's resignation following the recusal from Supreme Court lawsuits filed by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s children.

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro confirmed that President Marcos still trusts and has confidence in Guevarra, stating he will not ask for his resignation.

Guevarra recently decided to step aside from representing state officials accused of illegally enforcing Duterte's arrest and detention before the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla stated that Mr. Guevarra did not seek permission to withdraw from the lawsuits, while Supreme Court spokesperson Camille Mae L. Ting confirmed Guevarra’s recusal.

Former President Duterte's children – Sebastian, Paolo, and Veronica – filed separate petitions before the High Court challenging the legality of their father's arrest and detention.

The Supreme Court previously rejected Duterte's plea for an injunction on government cooperation with the ICC, which is investigating him for alleged crimes against humanity during his presidency and earlier tenure as Davao City mayor.