INQToday: ‘Utang na loob’ over Marcos Sr. burial shouldn’t hinder enforcing Duterte arrest – Palace

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:

Palace: ‘Utang na loob’ over Marcos Sr. burial shouldn’t hinder enforcing Duterte arrest

The Palace rejected on Monday Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had no sense of gratitude following the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, making it clear that having a debt of gratitude should not stop the government from enforcing and keeping its commitments to laws.

Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro made the statement in response to the Davao City mayor’s reminder to President Marcos that it was his father who allowed the burial of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

Escudero says Dela Rosa can seek refuge in Senate if ICC issues warrant

Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero confirms Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa could take sanctuary in the upper chamber in case an arrest warrant is issued by the International Criminal Court, adding that he would not allow a lawmaker to be arrested within the institution’s grounds.

This was disclosed by the Senate chief himself in a press conference on Monday after being asked if he would allow dela Rosa to take sanctuary in the Senate should the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant of arrest.

PNP reiterates commitment to help Interpol implement ICC arrest orders

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reiterated its commitment to assist the International Criminal Organization (Interpol) after Senate President Francis Escudero allowed Sen. Ronald dela Rosa to take sanctuary in the Senate should the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant for him.

In a press briefing on Monday, PNP Public Information Office chief Col. Randulf Tuaño echoed the pronouncements of spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo that the PNP is ready to help Interpol in implementing ICC’s arrest warrants for other people involved in the Duterte administration’s drug war.

Castro to Duterte supporters: Call for Harry Roque’s return, too

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro on Monday said it might be better for Duterte supporters to also call for the return of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, not just the former president.

Castro made this statement when asked how the government views Roque’s appearance in the Netherlands in support of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is currently in the custody of the International Criminal Court.

Harry Roque to apply for asylum in The Netherlands

Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque will file a formal application to seek asylum in The Netherlands.

Roque, one of the legal counsels of former President Rodrigo Duterte who is being detained in The Hague, announced this during a press conference on Monday.