ICC prosecutor’s office denies claims of ex-Marines, asserts independenceMANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) yesterday asserted its independence following allegations of bribery during its investigation in the Philippines. “As a matter of policy, the Office does not comment on operational matters with respect to ongoing investigations and prosecutions. “The sources of evidence including names of staff and names of witnesses or institutions/organizations the Office interacts with during its investigations are subject to confidentiality,” it added. There were also claims that ICC investigators received bribes, although Baligod later clarified that there was no “categorical statement” that the investigators received any money from Co or Trillanes. Among the personalities named by Baligod were Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima and Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.

Source: Philippine Star February 26, 2026 16:40 UTC