SC denies TRO on Duterte's arrest, allows ICC cooperation
The Supreme Court (SC) did not issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) regarding former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest and refused to prohibit government cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC).
On March 12, the SC denied the request for an immediate TRO by Duterte and Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, which was filed on the day of Duterte's arrest.
The petitioners sought to prevent government agencies from cooperating with the ICC and its investigation into the war on drugs.
Two additional petitions for writ of habeas corpus were filed by Duterte's son and daughter seeking his release.
Duterte is now in custody of the ICC in The Hague, Netherlands to face charges related to crimes against humanity linked to extrajudicial killings during his administration.
Misinformation circulated falsely claiming a TRO had been issued to prevent Duterte’s departure for the ICC.
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