Roque vows to bring Duterte back home

MANILA, Philippines — Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said they will take every step necessary to bring former President Rodrigo Duterte back home as soon as possible.

Roque made the pronouncement in a press conference on Monday, saying he wouldn’t return to the Philippines without Duterte.

The former presidential spokesperson is among Duterte’s legal team.

“I have already said that we will not return home without [former] President Duterte, so let’s just say that our prayers are that he will be released at the soonest time possible and we will take all steps necessary to bring him home as soon as possible,” said Roque.

Duterte was arrested on March 11 by the power of an arrest warrant issued by the ICC.

READ: What Duterte’s warrant of arrest reveals

The warrant was based on the grounds of crimes against humanity he allegedly committed during his administration when he waged war against illegal drugs, which left thousands dead.

Meanwhile, President Marcos earlier brushed off claims that Duterte’s arrest was a political persecution.

According to the president, the government only complied with Interpol.