PCO Secretary Jay Ruiz, inihayag kahandaan ng gobyerno sa bali-balitang arrest warrant umano ng ICC
- Presidential Communications Office Secretary Jay Ruiz acknowledged awareness on rumors about alleged arrest warrants issued by the ICC against former President Rodrigo Duterte
- In a report by ABS-CBN, PCO Secretary Ruiz gave indication that the government is prepared should the rumors turn out to be true
- It can be recalled that rumors about an arrest warrant allegedly issued by the ICC spread like wildfire on social media recently
- Malacañang Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro, however, clarified there is no confirmation yet on the alleged issuance of the arrest warrant.
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Presidential Communications Office Secretary Jay Ruiz has acknowledged awareness about rumored arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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It can be recalled that rumors about the ICC issuing an arrest warrant against the former president recently floated on social media.
The rumors were further fueled by the reported departure of the former president abroad.
In a statement, PCO Secretary Ruiz said “The government is prepared for any eventuality.”
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This signals the government's readiness to address the developing situation, in case rumors about the ICC arrest warrant turns out to be true.
The acknowledgment comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of Duterte's administration concerning its controversial war on drug.
In a report by ABS CBN, PCO Secretary Ruiz also allegedly admitted hearing about an arrest warrant issued by the ICC.
“We’ve heard that an arrest warrant has been issued by the International Criminal Court against former President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity. The government is prepared for any eventuality,” ABS-CBN News, through reporter Katrina Domingo, said in its report.
However, Malacañang Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro made clarifications in an interview over GMA News Online that there is no confirmation yet on the alleged issuance of the ICC of such an arrest warrant.
The rumored ICC warrants stem from allegations of extrajudicial killings and human rights abuses committed during Duterte's presidency.
The ICC's investigation, which has been a subject of contention between the Philippine government and the international body, focuses on the period when Duterte was in office and the implementation of his anti-drug campaign.
The government's response indicates a proactive stance, suggesting that contingency plans are in place to handle the potential legal and diplomatic ramifications.
The matter has reignited discussions about the country's relationship with the ICC, particularly following the Philippines' withdrawal from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC, in 2019.
Legal experts have weighed in on the complexities of the situation, highlighting the jurisdictional challenges the ICC may face in enforcing any warrants within the Philippines.
The government's preparedness, as expressed by Secretary Ruiz, underscores the seriousness with which they are treating the issue.
News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.
In other news, the video of Cebu Pacific Flight 5J 588 cabin crew members giving instructions to passengers while maintaining professionalism and composure has gone viral. It can be recalled that the said plane experienced an emergency midflight, prompting the pilots to make a turn around and perform an emergency landing at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. A passenger was able to capture a video of the Cebu Pacific cabin crew calmly instructing passengers what to do. The video, shared by Bombo Radyo showing the flight attendants delivering clear instructions in raised voices to ensure everyone understands the instruction amid the tense situation, has gone viral.
Still in other news, a foreigner who kicked a cat that was walking at the Ayala Triangle Gardens was criticized by an animal welfare group, Cara Welfare Philippines. In a report by GMA News, it shared some photos taken from CCTV footage in the area. One could see a runner kicking a cat that was not attacking him. According to Cara, the Chinese, when he was brought to the barangay, was allegedly arrogant and told the animal rights group to write the Chinese embassy.
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