Palace says VP Sara Duterte's ICC arrest list claim 'hypothetical'

Malacañang clarified Wednesday that it does not communicate directly with the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding Vice President Sara Duterte's claim that she might be on its arrest list.

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said during a briefing that the Philippine government has no direct dealings or information from the ICC, branding the situation as 'very hypothetical'.

Vice President Duterte earlier stated her belief that she is included in the ICC's arrest list and cited the 2025 and 2028 elections as reasons for this.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte was detained at Scheveningen Prison in The Hague on March 13 (Philippine time) after his arrest, with charges related to killings during his administration’s war on drugs.

He appeared before the ICC via video link the next day and confirmation of these charges is scheduled for September 23, 2025.

Castro advised Duterte to verify her information from its source as Malacañang currently has no comment or additional information regarding the matter.