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Malacañang on Sunday ensured readiness amid speculations that the International Criminal Court has allegedly already issued a warrant of arrest against former President Rodrigo Duterte .“We’ve heard that an arrest warrant has been issued by the International Criminal Court against former President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity ,” Presidential Communications Office Ad Interim Secretary Jay Ruiz said in a statement.“The government is prepared for any eventuality,” he added.
Claire Castro, meanwhile, clarified to GMA News Online that there is no confirmation yet from the Palace on the issuance of the arrest warrant.“But as what ES Bersmin and SOJ said before, if Interpol will ask the necessary assistance from the government, it will provide,” she said.Duterte and his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte are currently in Hong Kong to attend a thanksgiving event of overseas Filipino workers on Sunday.
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