Philippines Hands Over Drug War Case to ICC Due to Lack of Evidence
The Philippine government has decided not to pursue drug war cases due to destroyed evidence, allowing the International Criminal Court (ICC) to take charge. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla cited the challenge of absent evidence. Meanwhile, a Palace official countered Vice President Sara Duterte's criticism of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with a photo of Duterte's father at a drug incineration facility. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano emphasized the need to address jurisdiction in the impeachment case against Duterte. Additionally, two lawmakers accused Duterte of being pro-China despite her denial. The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed the upcoming arrival of Filipino repatriates from the Middle East.
Driven by the challenge of destroyed or absent evidence, the Philippine government has decided to let the International Criminal Court (ICC) handle the war on drugs cases, as stated by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla.
During a press conference, Remulla acknowledged the difficulties faced by the local justice system.
A Palace official responded to Vice President Sara Duterte's criticism of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to a drug incineration facility by showing a photo of former President Rodrigo Duterte doing the same in 2020.
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano emphasized the need for the impeachment court to address the issue of jurisdiction before reviewing the evidence against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Despite Duterte's denial of supporting any country, two lawmakers asserted that she is pro-China based on her actions.
The second batch of Filipino repatriates from the Middle East, including 20 Filipinos from Israel, is expected to return to the Philippines on Friday or Saturday, according to Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega.
According to the source: Inquirer.net.
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