Senator Imee Marcos' Attempt to Detain Duterte's ICC Envoy Sparks Controversy
Source: news.source.rappler
Senator Imee Marcos attempted to detain Markus Lacanilao, the Malacañang official who accompanied former President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague for his surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Lacanilao was held for two hours on a contempt charge but was released due to an unsigned document by Senate President Francis 'Chiz' Escudero. The incident highlights tensions surrounding Duterte's arrest and the legal complexities of his surrender to the ICC.
Key Points
Markus Lacanilao, a Malacañang official, was detained for two hours by the Senate on a contempt charge initiated by Senator Imee Marcos.
Lacanilao was released due to the absence of Senate President Francis 'Chiz' Escudero's signature on the contempt citation.
The detention stemmed from Lacanilao's role in accompanying former President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague for his surrender to the ICC.
Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa moved to cite Lacanilao in contempt, citing misleading answers and the 'do not know' response on the ICC surrender form.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin 'Boying' Remulla attempted to appeal the detention, citing Lacanilao's need to attend his grandfather's funeral.
The incident raises questions about the legalities of Duterte's arrest and surrender to the ICC, with debates over the definition of a 'national judicial authority'.
