VICE President Sara Duterte has confirmed reports that she is included on a list of individuals who may face arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
While acknowledging her inclusion, she emphasized that her name is far down the list, with several others—including Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, former Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde, and former police generals Vicente Danao and Romeo Caramat, along with Senator Bong Go—preceding her.
The Vice President’s confirmation followed reports suggesting the ICC’s interest in her potential involvement in the alleged crimes against humanity committed during her father’s administration’s war on drugs.
The ICC previously issued an arrest warrant for former president Rodrigo Duterte on similar charges, and he currently remains detained at the ICC’s detention center in The Hague, Netherlands. The Vice President’s statement implied that the ICC’s surveillance extended to her communications with her father, suggesting an ongoing investigation into her potential role.
The inclusion of Vice President Duterte on this list raises significant political and legal implications.
Her potential prosecution would add another layer of complexity to the already contentious relationship between the Philippines and the ICC.
The situation underscores the ongoing international scrutiny of the Duterte administration’s controversial anti-drug campaign and its potential consequences for those associated with it. Further developments in the ICC’s investigation will be closely watched both domestically and internationally
