Duterte supporters hold global rallies for his 80th birthday

Updated Sun, March 30, 2025 at 4:39 AM Published Thu, March 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM

Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte gathered worldwide to celebrate his 80th birthday and call for his release from ICC detention.

In The Hague, hundreds of overseas Filipinos held a birthday picnic near the ICC detention center, reminding them that their permit was for a picnic, not a political rally.

Former Justice Secretary Silvestre Bello and Senator Robin Padilla were present at the gathering in The Hague, with Bello seeking an appointment to visit Duterte.

Duterte is in ICC custody facing murder charges related to crimes against humanity over killings during his drug war.

Human Rights Watch estimates that more than 12,000 people were killed in the bloody crackdown.

Vice President Sara Duterte shared that her father asked for nothing but Coke Zero and quipped about writing a book.

In Tuguegarao City, a motorcade was held, which coincided with simultaneous events in Tampa, Florida, and other parts of the world.

Organizers announced that prayers and candlelight rallies will continue nationwide and globally until Duterte is released from ICC detention.

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