Malacañang confirmed that Interpol Manila received the official copy of the warrant of arrest against former president Rodrigo Duterte early dawn on Tuesday, March 11.
The Palace also said that the former president is now under the custody of Philippine authorities after the arrest warrant was served to him at the airport.
"Kaninang madaling araw, natanggap ng INTERPOL Manila ang official copy ng warrant of arrest mula sa International Criminal Court (This morning, Interpol Manila received the official copy of the warrant of arrest from the ICC)," a statement from the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Tuesday.
"Sa ngayon, nasa kustodiya na siya ng mga kinauukulan (As of now, he is under the custody of authorities)," the PCO said.
At 9:20 a.m., Duterte and his companions arrived in Manila from Hong Kong via Cathay Pacific CX 907.
Upon his arrival, the warrant of arrest was served by the Prosecutor General.
"Sa kanyang pagdating, inihain ng Prosecutor General ang ICC notification para sa isang arrest warrant sa dating Pangulo para sa krimen laban sa sangkatauhan (In his arrival, the Prosecutor General served the ICC notification for an arrest warrant against the former president for crimes against humanity)," PCO said.
The Palace also stated that the former president and his companions were in good condition and are being checked by public doctors.
"Ang dating Pangulo at ang kanyang grupo ay nasa mabuting kalusugan at sinuri ng mga doctor ng gobyerno. Sinigurado na siya ay nasa maayos na kalagayan (The former president and his companions are in good condition and are being checked by doctors from the government. Authorities are ensuring that he is in good condition)," the Palace said.
It further said that the police wore body camera during the serving of the arrest warrant.
The ICC has been investigating Duterte and other individuals for the supposed extrajudicial killings and human rights violations committed during his bloody war on drugs.
During his term, the Philippines withdrew from the Rome Statute that established the ICC.