The Philippines will not cooperate with the ICC but it has obligations with Interpol, Marcos told reporters. "If that's the wish of (Duterte), we will not block ICC. We will not just cooperate," Marcos said. "But if he agrees to be investigated ...

The government will not stop Duterte from surrendering himself or cooperating with the ICC— but neither will the government help him.

The political feud is likely to worsen as the country moves toward the 2025 midterm elections and 2028 presidential election.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. clarified on Thursday that the Philippines does not intend to cooperate with the International Criminal Court

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced that his government would not obstruct the International Criminal Court if former President Rodrigo Duterte opts to undergo an investigation related to alleged crimes against humanity linked to his anti-drugs campaign.

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 investi

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said the International Criminal Court (ICC) should 'hurry up' with its probe of his war on drugs, remaining firm in his defence of the brutal campaign as he said the investigation should start immediately.

The Philippines said on Wednesday it would not stand in the way if former President Rodrigo Duterte wants to surrender to the International Criminal Court, and would be obliged to comply with any international arrest warrant over his "war on drugs".

Outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks to his successor Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. after the departure honors for Duterte at the Malacañang Palace in Manila on June 30, 2022. Arman Baylon, Presidential Photo/File MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.