By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. reiterated that the International Criminal Court (ICC) does not have jurisdiction in the Philippines, stressing that he won’t cooperate in the investigation of the war on drugs.
“Let me say this for the 100th time. I do not recognize the jurisdiction of ICC in the Philippines. I do not, I consider it as a threat to our sovereignty. The Philippine government will not lift a finger to help any investigation that the ICC conducts,” Marcos said.
“However, as ordinary people, they can come and visit the Philippines pero hindi kami tutulong sa kanila. Binabantayan namin sila, making sure that hindi sila— that they do not come into contact with any agency of government,” he added.
Also, the Chief Executive said he ordered police agencies and local government units not to entertain ICC if the international body would contact them.
“Huwag niyong sasagutin, ‘yun ang sagot natin. We don’t recognize your jurisdiction, therefore, we will not assist in any way, shape, or form, any of the investigations ICC is doing here in the Philippines,” the President said.
Earlier, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said that a warrant of arrest is expected to be issued against former president Rodrigo Duterte on the war on drugs which he implemented during his administration.
(el Amigo/MNM)
