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Enrile slams claims ‘Duterte was kidnapped’
Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile stated that former President Rodrigo Duterte is solely responsible for his own arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity.
Enrile criticized claims that Duterte was "kidnapped" and that his arrest lacked due process, calling these assertions an "unprecedented legal event" that blames President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his administration.
He emphasized that the Philippines is a country governed by the rule of law, a regime of justice, and adheres to international law.
Enrile stated that the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches operate with checks and balances, highlighting the nation's commitment to cooperation and amity with other countries.
Supporters of Duterte had argued that his arrest lacked due process and infringed upon Philippine sovereignty.
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