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Philippines says it will cooperate if ICC seeks Duterte’s custody over drug killings
The Philippine government says its law enforcement agencies will be obliged to cooperate if the International Criminal Court seeks the custody of former President Rodrigo Duterte as part of an investigation into thousands of deaths during his crackdown on illegal drugs.
Duterte dares ICC to expedite probe into Philippines drug war crimes
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte urges the ICC to expedite investigation into alleged crimes during his war on drugs.
Philippines says obliged to comply if Interpol seeks ex-president Duterte's arrest
The Philippine government said on Wednesday it would not stand in the way if former President Rodrigo Duterte wants to surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC), and would be obliged to comply if his arrest was sought over his war on drugs.
Philippines says it will not stand in the way if ex-president Duterte surrenders to ICC
The Philippine government will not stand in the way if former President Rodrigo Duterte decides to surrender himself to the International Criminal Court (ICC), the office of the current president said on Wednesday.
Gov't won't object if Duterte wants to surrender to ICC — Bersamin
The government will not object if former President Rodrigo Duterte wants to surrender himself to the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said Wednesday.
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Ex-FDA chief cleared over Tarlac pharmacy closure
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Rodrigo Duterte admits giving excess funds to police in drug war
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Ex-FDA head cleared of graft raps over closure of anticancer center
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Storm-weary Philippines forcibly evacuates thousands as another typhoon hits
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