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Libanan agrees with PBBM's reason for helping Interpol nab Duterte

Published Mar 12, 2025 01:52 pm

At A Glance

  • House Minority Leader 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan understood the wisdom of international cooperation, which was the reason given by President Marcos as to why the government allowed the International Police (Interpol) to arrest former president Rodrigo Duterte.

20250312_213050.jpg4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (PPAB, Facebook)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

House Minority Leader 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan understood the wisdom of international cooperation, which was the reason given by President Marcos as to why the government allowed the International Police (Interpol) to arrest former president Rodrigo Duterte.

“By collaborating with Interpol, the Philippines sends a strong message to the global community: we are committed to upholding the rule of law, respecting international legal norms, and ensuring that justice prevails,” Libanan said in a statement Wednesday, March 12.

The minority leader, who previously served as Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration (BI), emphasized the importance of international cooperation in law enforcement.

“Having firsthand experience in immigration and border security, I understand the critical role global partnerships play in combating transnational crimes, including drug trafficking and human smuggling. We must work hand-in-hand with international organizations like Interpol to ensure that justice is served without borders,” he explained.

Duterte was flown to The Hague in the Netherlands after being arrested by elements of Interpol in Manila on the strength of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Marcos basically said that the Philippines found it proper to cooperate in serving the warrant for crimes against humanity against Duterte, especially since the country had been able to rely on Interpol for help when it come to tracking down Filipino fugitives abroad.

Libanan also highlighted the BI's past collaboration with Interpol.

“During my tenure at the BI, we secured P250 million worth of computer systems from Interpol. These systems significantly enhanced our capabilities, enabling immigration officers at international ports of entry to access Interpol’s global database of wanted individuals,” he said.

Interpol, which consists of 196 member countries, is one of the world’s largest international law enforcement organizations. The Philippines has been a member since 1951, with its Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB) serving as the primary liaison between local law enforcement and Interpol’s global network.

As a lawyer and former chairman of the House Committee on Justice, Libanan underscored Interpol’s vital role in strengthening international law enforcement through information-sharing, issuing alerts, and coordinating cross-border crime-fighting operations.

“The government’s engagement with Interpol fortifies our legal and institutional framework, ensuring that individuals facing serious allegations are held accountable, regardless of their status or position,” he said.

“No one is above the law. The pursuit of justice must be steadfast, impartial, and aligned with both national and international legal standards,” Libanan concluded.

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