MANILA, Philippines—Seven lawmakers on Monday filed resolutions seeking the return of the country to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
House Resolution 809 was filed by the Makabayan bloc composed of ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio, Gabriela Women's Party Rep. Sarah Elago, and Kabataan Rep. Renee Co.
"The House of Representatives, as the duly elected, constitutional voice of the Filipino people, is duty-bound to champion justice, truth, and transparency, and to advance the national interest by aligning the country with international norms of human rights protection," it read.
"Now, therefore, be it resolved, as it is hereby resolved, that the House of Representatives, through this Resolution, formally expresses its sense urging for the Government of the Republic of the Philippines to take necessary steps toward the re-accession of the Philippines to the Rome Statute, thereby rejoining the International Criminal Court," the resolution said.
House Resolution 811, which also sought the Philippines’ return to the ICC, was filed by Akbayan Representatives Perci Cendaña, Chel Diokno, and Dadah Kiram Ismula with Dinagat Islands Rep. Kaka Bag-ao.
