Supreme Court upholds government collaboration with ICC

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has denied a petition to halt government cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC). This cooperation follows an ICC order for the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte over alleged crimes against humanity. The court's decision came after reviewing a 94-page petition from Duterte and Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. The court stated that the petitioners did not demonstrate a clear right for an immediate temporary restraining order. This ruling allows the government to continue its engagement with the ICC, which is investigating actions taken during Duterte's controversial war on drugs.