“While we have yet to receive an official copy, we are reading the 106-page Decision as published at the SC website yesterday 21 July 2021, and we are seriously considering our options, including that of filing a motion for reconsideration at the proper time. 

We welcome the guideline pronounced by the Court that “even if [the Philippines] has deposited the instrument of withdrawal, it shall not be discharged from any criminal proceedings[;] Whatever process was already initiated before the International Criminal Court obliges the state party to cooperate.” We take this as a step in the right direction towards attaining government accountability and substantial justice.”