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Philippines softens stance on ICC investigating Duterte’s deadly drugs war

But now, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has hinted at a tentative opening for “limited areas of cooperation” with the ICC in a move observers are calling “a welcome development”.

Speaking to Reuters on January 23, Remulla revealed that talks with the ICC were on the horizon, noting they would proceed “in a very well-defined manner, in the spirit of comity”.

“Some people are trying to bridge the divide to bring us together, so we can sit at one table,” he said.

The ICC has launched an investigation into Duterte’s drug war, which human rights groups say claimed more than 12,000 lives. While Marcos’ administration previously vowed not to “lift a finger” to assist the court, Remulla’s recent remarks suggest a different approach.

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