Manila, April 25 -- Government officials and employees who will coordinate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) or participate in its investigation in the Philippines may be held liable, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday.

In a Palace press briefing, DOJ Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Mico Clavano said government officials and personnel may be charged with violation of Republic Act 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees for going against a "government policy."

"As mentioned by the Solicitor General, this is a government policy. So, when a government officer or official is coordinating with the ICC against the direction or the orders and the policy of the government, t...