Dela Rosa Calls on Marcos to Clarify ICC Drug War Probe Stance, Vows Cooperation But Continued Support
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Dela Rosa challenged the Marcos administration to be forthcoming about its position on the ICC probe into Duterte's drug war. He wants to know if probers will be allowed in and if arrests will be made.
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Dela Rosa oversaw Duterte's drug war as PNP chief from 2016-2018. He and Duterte were named as respondents in an ICC complaint over alleged crimes against humanity.
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Dela Rosa said he has not received official word from the ICC about an investigation last December. He only heard "rumors" of probers visiting, including staying in Boracay.
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If ICC issues warrants, Dela Rosa said he would still cooperate if the government cooperates. But he will continue to support Marcos.
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Critics like Roque and Panelo assert the ICC has no jurisdiction, since the Philippines withdrew from the Rome Statute in 2018 before the preliminary investigation began.