THE Philippines will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) should it proceed with its investigation against President Rodrigo Duterte and his war on drugs, Malacañang reiterated on Thursday.

Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo made the statement following reports that the ICC may announce its decision to move its investigation on the drug war before March 17, the same day the Philippines' withdrawal from the The Hague-based tribunal takes effect.

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