Former Senator Leila de Lima answers questions from the media in an ambush interview on Monday, June 24, 2024, after the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court acquitted her in the last drug-related case filed by the Duterte administration. INQUIRER.net/Ryan Leagogo
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday said that former senator Leila de Lima’s acquittal should be proof that the Philippine justice system works.
De Lima said after her acquittal that she would help the International Criminal Court (ICC) in their case against former president Rodrigo Duterte.
“Maybe this is something we should show the ICC. The Judiciary is working properly. Our investigative services are working properly and former senator De Lima has been acquitted. I don’t know what further comments there could be,” said Marcos in an ambush interview in Manila.
Marcos said that it is up to De Lima to work with the ICC.
“She has said that she would like to help the ICC. But that is between her and the ICC,” said Marcos.
Marcos, however, reiterated the Philippines’ position that the ICC has no jurisdiction over the country.