Marcos Jr has not discussed Philippines' return to ICC

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has not yet discussed the possibility of the Philippines returning to the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to Malacañang on Tuesday.

A recent Tugon ng Masa survey by OCTA Research found that 57 percent of Filipinos support rejoining the ICC, with strongest support in Luzon and Metro Manila.

Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stated during a briefing that President Marcos is listening to public sentiment but has not raised the issue yet.

The survey also showed varying levels of support across regions, particularly low support in Duterte's stronghold Mindanao where only 30 percent favored rejoining the ICC.

In March 2019, former president Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Philippines' withdrawal from the Rome Statute governing the ICC after an investigation into alleged human rights abuses during his drug war campaign.

Respondents' support for the Philippines possibly rejoining the ICC was strong in most regions of the country, with at least 60% of respondents backing the move in Metro Manila, Balance Luzon, and the Visayas.