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Duterte supporters in Australia hold prayer rally amid ICC arrest, detention
Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte organized prayer rallies in Washington D.C., New York City, and Sydney, Australia, calling for his immediate release from ICC detention.
In Sydney, over 500 supporters gathered in Rosehill, wearing Duterte's trademark colors and waving signs and Philippine flags while chanting "Bring him home!"
Rallies were also held in parts of Europe as supporters expressed concern over Duterte's health while in ICC custody.
These demonstrations occurred shortly after human rights advocates protested, demanding accountability for alleged extrajudicial killings during Duterte's presidency.
Duterte faced the ICC on March 14 via video link for alleged crimes against humanity in relation to his administration's deadly war on drugs, with the hearing set to resume on September 23, 2025.
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Hundreds of supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte held rallies and prayer gatherings in Mindanao and the Visayas on March 11-12, following his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity.
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Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte held prayer rallies across the country on Saturday, March 15, calling for his return from the Netherlands.
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Retired military and police officers from Bulacan, known as the "Malolos 100," have regrouped to hold prayer and candlelight rallies advocating for the release and safe return of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
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Anti-Duterte protesters held a candlelight vigil and prayer ceremony outside the ICC in The Hague to honor victims of the former president's war on drugs.
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, 79, is scheduled for his initial appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on March 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time.
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