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‘Don’t turn Duterte arrest into election issue’
Senate President Francis Escudero urged candidates in the upcoming midterm elections not to use the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte as a political tool.
Escudero emphasized that the issue is serious and involves lives, and should not be exploited for personal or political gain.
Local authorities arrested former President Duterte on Tuesday following a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) through Interpol.
He was served the arrest warrant upon his arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport after a PDP event with overseas Filipinos in Hong Kong.
The former president was flown from a chartered jet bound for The Hague in the Netherlands after being detained at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay.
The Senate chief also urged citizens to approach this moment with restraint and respect.
He expects the ICC to respect Mr. Duterte's rights and ensure he is afforded due process in accordance with the Rule of Law.
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