Supporters of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte have falsely claimed the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a statement saying it lacked jurisdiction over the Southeast Asian nation after the ex-leader was arrested for his brutal war on drugs.

Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is set to join former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and is eyeing to postpone Duterte’s first hearing.

The Philippine Senate said Monday it will conduct a formal probe of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte's arrest and swift handover last week to the International Criminal Court, which is to try him for alleged crimes against humanity.

The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte on March 11 has sent shockwaves through the Philippines and the international community. Indicted for “murder, torture and rape as crimes against humanity” related to his controversial “war on drugs,