DILG to coordinate with ICC for Duterte's oath-taking

Updated Mon, May 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM Published Mon, May 26, 2025 at 9:17 AM

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) plans to coordinate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) to allow former President Rodrigo Duterte to take his oath as Davao City mayor.

DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla acknowledged Duterte's electoral victory and proclamation as the duly elected mayor of Davao City, where he garnered 662,630 votes.

Remulla stated that the DILG will seek permission from the ICC for a consul to facilitate Duterte's oath-taking ceremony.

Duterte remains legally eligible to run for mayor as he has not been convicted.

Due to Duterte's current detention in the Netherlands, his son and elected Vice Mayor, Sebastian "Baste" Duterte, will temporarily lead the city in his stead.

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