THERE is no reason for investors to be alarmed following the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for alleged crimes against humanity, Malacañang today (March 17, 2025) said.
Palace Press officer and Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said foreign investors value a country and leader that adheres to the rule of law.
She said investors do not support leaders who protect individuals involved in serious crimes.
“Hindi po nagkakanlong ng mga tao na involved po lalung lalo na sa crimes against humanity, specifically murder. Hindi po ina-ayunan talaga ‘yan ng foreign investors,” Castro said.
Duterte was arrested on Tuesday and was flown to The Hague, Netherlands to face ICC trial over his administration’s bloody war on drugs.
The former president made his first ICC appearance via video link on March 14.
The ICC court has scheduled a hearing on Sept. 23 to confirm the charges against Duterte.
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