Rep. Harry Roque of Kabayan party-list on Wednesday asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to give the Philippines the opportunity to probe alleged extrajudicial killings (EJKs) before it intervenes.

During the 15th Session of the Assembly of the States Parties (ASP) in The Hague, The Netherlands, Roque said in his speech that the ICC should instead make a priority the improvement of its partnership with the Philippines by providing technical knowledge in addressing the issue.

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