Malacañang confident foreign investors will keep investing despite Duterte's arrest

Malacañang expressed confidence on Monday that foreign investors will continue to invest in the Philippines despite the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant.

Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro stated at a press briefing that foreign investors value adherence to the rule of law, and do not support leaders who shield individuals involved in serious crimes such as those against humanity, specifically murder.

Philippine authorities assisted Interpol in serving an ICC warrant for Duterte on March 11, leading to his arrest at Scheveningen Prison in The Hague on March 13.

Duterte made his first appearance before the court via video link on Friday, with a hearing scheduled for September 23 to confirm charges.