ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda recently said the preliminary examination into Duterte’s alleged crimes against humanity may be completed next year. Panelo said Colmenares was just expressing a wish when he said Duterte could be arrested after the ICC preliminary examination is completed. Panelo claimed Duterte is not bothered by the possible completion of the preliminary examination next year. Panelo also said it would be up to the Commission on Human Rights to decide whether to provide documents to the ICC. “We don’t interfere with the actions of the Commission on Human Rights,” he said.

Source: Philippine Star December 08, 2019 15:56 UTC