The Philippine government says its law enforcement agencies will be obliged to cooperate if the International Criminal Court seeks the custody of former President Rodrigo Duterte as part of an investigation into thousands of deaths during his crackdown on illegal drugs.

The Philippine government said on Wednesday it would not stand in the way if former President Rodrigo Duterte wants to surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC), and would be obliged to comply if his arrest was sought over his war on drugs.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is accused of committing crimes against humanity in the course of his "war on drug crimes," is likely to be

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte urges the ICC to expedite investigation into alleged crimes during his war on drugs.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. clarified on Thursday that the Philippines does not intend to cooperate with the International Criminal Court

The cockiness, expletives and threats unleashed by former President Rodrigo Duterte in a Senate inquiry brought back the nightmare of the bloody “war on drugs” for many families of the thousands of victims who were gunned down under his rule.

The Philippine government must cooperate if the International Criminal Court seeks custody of former President Rodrigo Duterte due to an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity during his drug crackdown.