Duterte: My arrest could boost daughter's presidential bid

Updated Wed, March 12, 2025 at 12:17 PM Published Tue, March 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Former President Rodrigo Duterte stated that his arrest might lead to his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, winning a future presidential bid.

The former president made this statement in a video while in custody at Villamor Air Base following his arrest.

Duterte questioned the legality of his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing the Philippines' withdrawal from the treaty.

Previously, Vice President Duterte claimed her father's arrest was an election ploy to hinder the PDP's senatorial candidates and potentially impact her own political future.

She also warned of budget issues and election cheating in connection with the events.

The ICC had issued an arrest warrant for Duterte in connection with crimes against humanity related to his administration's drug war.

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