MANILA, Philippines – Nanindigan ang Department of Justice (DOJ) na naaayon sa domestic at international legal procedures ang naging pag-aresto kay dating Pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte kahapon, Marso 11.
Sa inilabas na statement ng DOJ, ang ipinatupad na warrant of arrest mula sa International Criminal Court (ICC) na tinangap ng Philippine Center for Transnational Crime (PCTC) mula INTERPOL ay nakasunod sa mga itinatakdang protocols para masiguro ang due process at proteksyon sa karapatan ng dating pangulo.
“The warrant of arrest was issued by the Pre-Trial Chamber of the ICC for the crime against humanity of murder under Article 7(1)(a), in relation to Article 25(3)(a), of the Rome Statute. Despite the Philippines’ withdrawal from the ICC in 2019, the country remains a member state of INTERPOL. In addition, the arrest was carried out by Filipino Law Enforcement Agents as a matter of comity and mutual cooperation in the international community. Finally, under Section 17 of Republic Act No. 9851, otherwise known as Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity, the Philippines may surrender suspected or accused persons in the Philippines to the appropriate international court for crimes punished by the said law, including crimes against humanity.”
Binigyan-diin ng DOJ na malaking tulong ang Interpol sa pagresolba ng mga kasong hawak ng Pilipinas.
“It is through INTERPOL that we are able to solve crime on a global scale – a trend that the Philippines has fallen victim to in many ways. Thus, cooperation with INTERPOL is imperative.”
Naisilbi sa dating pangulo ang kopya ng warrant of arrest sa harap mismo ng mga DOJ prosecutors para magsilbing testigo na nakasunod ang proseso sa local at international standards.
“The Department of Justice confirms that the arrest was conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner. There were no incidents of resistance or disorder during the process, demonstrating the professionalism of our law enforcement agencies and the commitment to upholding due process. The former President was treated in accordance with the law, and all procedural safeguards were observed to protect his rights.” Teresa Tavares
