The Philippine National Police (PNP) has not received any formal communication on the claims of arrest warrants issued against Sen. Bong Go and two other retired police officials by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
On Wednesday, June 17, Rep. Paolo Duterte claimed in his social media post that an arrest warrant was already issued against Go and two other police officials who are allegedly named as co-perpetrators in the case of crimes against humanity in relation to the drug war.
But PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said the police organization has not been furnished with any official document that would require police action.
“As of this time, the PNP has not received any official communication, documentation, or directive from any government agency regarding the alleged ICC warrants. We rely on formal processes and verified information, not speculation or social media posts,” Nartatez said.
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla also clarified that both he and Department of Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida have no information on the supposed ICC arrest warrant.
Since there is no official document that was relayed to the PNP in relation to Go and two others, Nartatez said no special instructions have been issued to police units to monitor or track any individual in connection with such rumors.
At this point, only Sen. Ronald ‘Bato” Dela Rosa is facing an arrest warrant issued by the ICC. The senator went into hiding anew after his escape from the Senate on May 14.
On the part of the PNP, Nartatez said they continue to coordinate with the DILG, Department of Justice, National Bureau of Investigation, and Bureau of Immigration for situational awareness should any formal request emerge from competent authorities.
He stressed that the PNP remains prepared to carry out its duties whenever required by law. However, any action by the police must be based on legitimate orders and properly transmitted documents, he noted.
“The PNP will perform its mandate in accordance with the Constitution, existing laws, and established procedures. We