The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippines has stated that the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is highly likely to dismiss written arguments presented by a Japanese non-governmental organization. The NGO's petition sought the intervention of the UN body to release former President Rodrigo Duterte from the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Describing the claims as 'baseless,' the DFA emphasized that the UNHRC routinely filters out submissions that lack legal and factual merit. This development highlights the ongoing legal and diplomatic debates surrounding the jurisdiction of international bodies over local authorities in the Philippines. Stay tuned as we monitor official responses from the UN and international legal experts.
