The Palace has made it clear that Senator Bato dela Rosa and other suspects in the drug war will not receive special treatment if the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) issue additional arrest warrants.
This statement comes amid the ongoing ICC investigation into the Philippine government’s “war on drugs,” which has been linked to thousands of extrajudicial killings. The ICC has already arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing charges of crimes against humanity.
The Palace’s stance is consistent with its previous assertions that it will not interfere with the ICC’s proceedings. However, it’s worth noting that the Philippine government has withdrawn from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC, and has questioned the court’s jurisdiction over its citizens.
