Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has petitioned the International Criminal Court to allow his interim release to another country, his lawyer said in a filing, citing his advanced age and a vow not to flee or commit any crimes.

A man once referred to as the most powerful official in the Philippines does not suddenly become powerless.” The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) had this to say on Friday following their call on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to reject the interim release from detention which former President Rodrigo Duterte has sought.

Malacañang will respect whatever decision the International Criminal Court (ICC) will make regarding former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal counsel’s appeal for interim release. At a briefing on Friday,