Manila Bulletin
Ex-president Duterte on ICC arrest: ‘No regrets’
Human rights lawyer Dino de Leon described the International Criminal Court's (ICC) potential arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte as "long overdue."
Duterte was arrested on March 11 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) following an ICC arrest warrant and is currently in ICC custody in The Hague, Netherlands.
He faces charges of crimes against humanity in relation to his administration's war on drugs, making him the first Asian former head of state arrested by an international tribunal.
An initial hearing was held on March 14, with a confirmation of charges hearing scheduled for September 23.
Victims and advocates view the arrest as a "day of reckoning," while Duterte's supporters are holding prayer rallies and engaging in online campaigns.
De Leon emphasized that the ICC is the appropriate venue for Duterte to justify his policies and for the deaths during the anti-drug campaign to be thoroughly investigated.
Despite his arrest and detention, former president Duterte stated he has "no regrets" regarding his actions during his service to the country, according to Vice President Sara Duterte.
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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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Former President Rodrigo Duterte appeared before International Criminal Court (ICC) judges via video link for his pre-trial hearing on crimes against humanity on March 14, 2025.
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Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, following an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for alleged crimes against humanity related to thousands of extrajudicial killings during his anti-drug campaign.
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Former President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived in The Hague, Netherlands, and is currently at the International Criminal Court's (ICC) detention facility after his arrest on March 11.
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Former President Rodrigo Duterte is in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Netherlands, following his arrival on Wednesday, March 12.
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