PH rejoining ICC not under discussion – Palace

This report is part of Inquirer’s special coverage of Duterte at the ICC. For real-time updates, follow our live coverage of the confirmation hearing. MANILA, Philippines — There are currently no discussions regarding the Philippines rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC), Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday. Her statement came after lawmakers from the House of Representatives’ Makabayan bloc filed a resolution on Monday seeking the country’s return to the ICC to signal to the international community that the Philippines respects human rights and its treaty obligations. “There is no discussion on plan of re-joining the ICC, as of […]... Keep on reading: PH rejoining ICC not under discussion – Palace