The House Quad Committee clarified that it will not submit the results of its investigation to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
According to the committee’s chairperson Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, the Philippines is no longer a member of the ICC, and any findings from their investigation will only be used for domestic purposes.
“Hindi kami magbibigay diyan sa kanila. Kahit sila ay humingi ay hindi naman kami magbibigay sa kanila because tayo’y hindi miyembro ng ICC,” Barbers said.
“Kami ay naninindigan sa pronouncement ng ating Pangulo na kung gusto nilang mag-imbestiga, they can do it on their own. Hindi naman sila pipigilan, but they have to source their witnesses and kumuha sila ng kanilang mga documentary evidence kung saan nila kukunin,” the chairperson added.
Barbers also noted that the progress report and other relevant documents from the Quad Committee have already been presented to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of the Ombudsman, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
He expressed confidence that their report, particularly the testimonial and documentary evidence, would carry significant weight, especially given the sworn statements made by the resource persons.
It is worth noting that the Quad Committee recommended the filing of crimes against humanity charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte and his allies, including Senators Bong Go and Bato dela Rosa, due to the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the implementation of the drug war.
