Philippines signals willingness to comply with Interpol on Duterte's potential arrest

The Philippine government stated it would not obstruct former President Rodrigo Duterte if he chooses to surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC). It also indicated it would comply with any Interpol request for his arrest related to his drug war. This marks a shift in the government's stance, as it previously withdrew from the ICC in 2019 after the court began investigating Duterte's actions. The current administration, led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., now suggests it would cooperate with the ICC's inquiries. During a congressional hearing, Duterte expressed confidence in his actions during the drug crackdown, which resulted in thousands of deaths. He urged the ICC to expedite its investigation, asserting he has nothing to hide.