MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) stated that it is prepared to assist the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) if additional arrest warrants are issued in connection with the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into the Duterte administration’s anti-illegal drugs campaign.

PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said the police force has an established process in place, following the recent enforcement of an ICC-issued warrant.

“Although alam naman natin na maliban kay dating pangulo ay may mga kasama siya dun sa mga nakasuhan, since may mga nauna na nga itong naging pag-aresto po sa ating dating pangulo, ay more or less may template na tayo,” Fajardo said in a radio interview, as cited in a state media report.

She added that the PNP is ready to carry out any future warrants in accordance with existing laws.

“Ang ibig lang sabihin na ‘yun na, kung saka-sakaling may lalabas [na arrest warrant] at hihingin muli ng Interpol ang tulong ng PNP ay nakahanda [kami] na mag-provide ng assistance at i-implement natin itong warrant na ito according sa ating umiiral na batas, she said.

At present, the PNP has not received any information about additional arrest warrants.

Former president Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody upon his return from Hong Kong on March 11 under an ICC-issued warrant. The warrant was processed through Interpol Manila and carried out by the PNP. He was later transported to The Hague, Netherlands, on March 12 and placed under the custody of the ICC Detention Center in Scheveningen.

Fajardo noted that the Philippine government facilitated Duterte’s transfer and ensured he had access to necessary services, including medical care.

She also addressed claims circulating online that some police officers had resigned in response to Duterte’s arrest, dismissing them as false.

“Fake news lahat ito. Kaya nga paalala palagi natin na maging discerning po tayo, mapagmatyag tayo, huwag nating paniwalaan lahat ng mga napapanood natin at naririnig sa social media,” she said.