Interpol

Interpol is assisting Philippine authorities in pursuing individuals accused of spreading disinformation, including Filipino vloggers abroad, though jurisdictional challenges remain. The organization also played a role in facilitating the arrest and extradition of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the ICC, clarifying that it acts as a coordinating body rather than an issuing authority for arrest warrants. Interpol's involvement continues to be scrutinized in cases like Harry Roque’s potential addition to its watchlist pending a court warrant, highlighting ongoing legal and procedural debates in the Philippines.

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Last updated at May 21, 2025.

Recent stories about Interpol

No ICC warrant for Dela Rosa yet, but arrest possible via Interpol

On Sunday, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified that there is currently no warrant of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Senator 'Bato' de la Rosa.
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Palace denies using ICC threat against Dela Rosa to divert attention

Malacañang responded to Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa's claim that the government is reviving old issues to divert attention, specifically regarding potential International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants.
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Palace: No ICC, Interpol comm on Duterte drug war co-perps

Malacañang has not received any communication from either the International Criminal Court (ICC) or Interpol regarding arrest warrants for Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa and other alleged co-perpetrators of former President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war.
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OSG reconsidering stance on ICC jurisdiction

The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) is reconsidering its stance on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) jurisdiction over the Philippines, according to Solicitor General Darlene Berberabe.
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Ex-police vlogger arrested for seditious social media posts

Francis Steve Fontillas, a former police patrolman and tough-talking vlogger who was dismissed for criticizing top police officials over the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte, has been arrested for inciting to sedition through social media posts critical of the government.
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NBI, BI arrest Korean fraud suspect Kim Yooshik

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) have arrested Kim Yooshik, wanted in South Korea for fraud amounting to over 10 million Korean won.
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Marlon, co-accused in trafficking case linked to POGO, arrested

A co-accused identified as 'Marlon' of Harry Roque and Cassandra Ong in a qualified trafficking case was arrested by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on May 22.
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P1 million bounty for info on Dumlao, sentenced in Jee Ick Joo murder

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) have announced a P1 million bounty for information leading to the capture of former Police Lt. Col. Rafael Dumlao III, who was recently sentenced to reclusion perpetua without parole eligibility for the 2016 murder of South Korean businessman Jee Ick Joo.
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DOJ prepares Interpol red notice for Roque on human trafficking charges

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing documents to request an Interpol red notice against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, who is currently seeking asylum in The Netherlands.
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DOJ: Serving arrest warrant on Roque depends on Netherlands' asylum decision

On Tuesday, May 20, an official from the Department of Justice stated that serving the arrest warrant against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is contingent upon the Netherlands government's handling of his pending asylum request.
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