The PNP asked the ICC to respect the country’s sovereignty and recognize that its judicial system can investigate the drug war killings during former President Duterte’s administration and when he was Davao City mayor. | BPinlacINQ
the country’s sovereignty and recognize that its judicial system can investigate the drug war killings during former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration and when he was Davao City mayor.
PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. assured the public on Monday that they are “fully cooperating” with the Department of Justice in reviewing the cases of its personnel found liable for procedural lapses in anti-illegal drugs operations.“The PNP is committed to upholding the rule of law in all our actions, and we call on ICC and all international bodies to respect the jurisdiction and sovereignty of our country to address these cases under Philippine laws,” Azurin said.
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