MANILA, Philippines — Once again, President Rodrigo Duterte questioned the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court to conduct a preliminary investigation against him. Duterte, in a speech upon arriving from China, threatened to arrest ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda if she pushes through with the investigation into the allegations against Duterte. RELATED: ICC prosecutor outlines review of allegations over Philippines' drug warThe Philippines recently pulled out from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. Despite the Philippines withdrawal from the international treaty, the ICC is still mandated to continue its preliminary investigation into the Duterte administration's war on drugs. "At hindi ako matatakot, I said, you can never call me to the International Criminal Court simply because your position is flawed.

Source: Philippine Star April 13, 2018 07:18 UTC