Philippines' Marcos says won't help ICC probe into Duterte drug war

President says he does not recognize jurisdiction of international court

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers a joint statement during the visit of Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the Malacanang Palace, in Manila on Jan. 10. © Reuters

RAMON ROYANDOYAN, Nikkei staff writer

January 23, 2024 14:18 JST

MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Tuesday that he will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court's investigation into the violent campaign against illegal drugs mounted by his immediate predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte.

Marcos said the international body has no jurisdiction in the Philippines and ordered agencies not to assist the ICC probe.