Supreme Court Asks Marcos Administration to Comment on Petition to Block ICC Warrant

The Supreme Court has directed the Marcos administration to comment on a petition that seeks to block enforcement of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant through a temporary restraining order. The parties must respond within 72 hours of receiving the resolution, the court said.

Asking for comments is a standard step in such cases. The Supreme Court added that its order was without prejudice to taking any interim or urgent measures requested in the petition should it become necessary. The Supreme Court did not indicate whether it had granted a temporary restraining order.

Justices are expected to vote on the request only after receiving comments and replies from all parties.

The senator asked the Supreme Court to prevent the Marcos administration from enforcing the warrant or transmitting any related communications to the court. The warrant states he was allegedly involved in creating a network of perpetrators responsible for systematic killings during the implementation of the drug war when he led the Philippine National Police.

The petitioner also filed a separate request to compel the submission of the warrant itself. The Supreme Court rejected that earlier challenge in November 2025.

The senator has said he will remain in the Senate while the petition is pending. He stated that he will follow whatever decision the Supreme Court reaches. The Supreme Court resolution leaves open the possibility of urgent action before a final ruling. The case will proceed after the Marcos administration and other parties submit their comments.