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- The Supreme Court en banc has issued an order directing several government officials to justify their actions in relation to the enforcement of an ICC warrant against former president Rodrigo Duterte
- The High Court’s order, which was released March 13, 2025, ordered ES Lucas Bersamin, SILG JonVic Remulla Jr, and CPNP P/MajGen Rommel Marbil, to show casue within 24 hours
- The court also said that the 24 hour window, which starts from receipt of notice, is “non-extendible”
- It can be recalled that Duterte siblings Paolo, Sebastian, and Veronica filed a petition for “Writ of Habeas Corpus” in relation to the arrest and detention of their father, former president Rodrigo Duterte
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The Philippine Supreme Court has issued an order directing key government officials to justify their actions regarding the enforcement of an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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The High Court's order, released on March 13, 2025, mandates that Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Interior and Local Government Secretary Juan Victor Remulla Jr., and Philippine National Police Chief Major General Rommel Francisco Marbil “show cause within a non-extendible period of 24 hours from receipt of notice why the peremptory writ of habeas corpus should not issue.”
This order stems from consolidated petitions for habeas corpus, certiorari, and prohibition, filed by members of the Duterte family, specifically Representative Paolo Z. Duterte, Sebastian Z. Duterte, and Veronica A. Duterte.
The petitions challenge the government's role in enforcing the ICC warrant, seeking to nullify these actions and prevent further cooperation with the international body.
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The core of the petitions centers on the assertion that the government's actions are unlawful and that former President Duterte's detention is unjust.
The petitioners are specifically invoking the writ of habeas corpus, a legal recourse used to challenge unlawful detention.
The Supreme Court's decision to consolidate the petitions and issue the “show cause” order indicates the gravity of the legal questions raised.
The 24-hour deadline underscores the urgency of the matter, suggesting that the court is treating the petitions with utmost seriousness.
The ICC warrant, which forms the backdrop of this legal battle, pertains to allegations of crimes against humanity related to Duterte's war on drug.
The ongoing legal proceedings have ignited debates about the Philippines' obligations to international legal bodies and the extent of executive authority in enforcing international warrants.
The “show cause” order requires the respondents to provide a detailed explanation of their legal basis for enforcing the ICC warrant and detaining Duterte.
This response will be crucial in determining whether the Supreme Court grants the writ of habeas corpus and potentially halts the government's cooperation with the ICC.
The Supreme Court's decision will have significant implications for the relationship between the Philippine government and the ICC.
It could also set a precedent for future cases involving international warrants and domestic legal procedures.
The public eagerly awaits the respondents' explanations and the Supreme Court's subsequent rulings.
The legal and political ramifications of this case are far-reaching, impacting both domestic and international legal frameworks.
Former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte was the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines. He left Malacañang on June 30. The newly inaugurated President of the Philippines is Bongbong Marcos who got 31 million votes in the May 2022 elections. The new Vice President of the Philippines is VP Sara Duterte, the daughter of the former president.
Meanwhile in other news, a video allegedly showing the moment Ms. Honeylet Avanceña, longtime partner of former president Rodrigo Duterte, supposedly hit a police officer on the head was recently released by the PNP. In the video, one can see Ms. Avanceña being surrounded by police officers. According to the PNP, because of the incident, they are mulling on filing charges of “direct assault” against Ms. Avanceña. The alleged incident happened during the serving of the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against former president Duterte.
It can be recalled that the PNP claimed a police officer sustained a large lump after supposedly being hit with a cellphone by Rodrigo Duterte’s partner, Honeylet Avanceña. Avanceña purportedly hurt the police officer during the former president’s arrest. The Philippine National Police released photos showing the cop’s lump on the head, as well as a video capturing the commotion. As per ABS-CBN News, the PNP said it was planning to file a direct assault complaint against Avanceña.
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