President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reportedly assured Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa that he will not permit the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate former President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug campaign. Dela Rosa expressed his trust in Marcos’ promise, describing it as “solid as rock”.
The ICC probe aims to investigate allegations of crimes against humanity committed during Duterte’s war on drugs. Marcos’ promise to shield Duterte from the ICC’s investigation has sparked concerns about the country’s commitment to upholding human rights and the rule of law.
Dela Rosa’s confidence in Marcos’ assurance comes amid growing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC. The Duterte administration has repeatedly denied allegations of human rights abuses and has refused to cooperate with the ICC’s investigation.
