Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has petitioned the International Criminal Court to allow his interim release to another country, his lawyer said in a filing, citing his advanced age and a vow not to flee or commit any crimes.

Without directly confirming its position on the matter, the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said it will respond to the request for interim release of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

The prosecution handling the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte is set to respond before the International Criminal