VP Sara wishes for ex-President Duterte's release from detention

Updated Fri, March 28, 2025 at 1:04 AM Published Fri, March 28, 2025 at 12:12 AM

Vice President Sara Duterte wished for her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, to be released from detention and to return to the Philippines as he celebrates his 80th birthday.

Rodrigo Duterte, born March 28, 1945, is currently facing charges of murder as a crime against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Vice President Duterte thanked Filipinos in the Philippines, the Netherlands, and other parts of the world for their support and for gathering to celebrate his birthday and pray for his release.

She mentioned that her father knows he will face the ICC together with Filipinos who support him.

The Vice President also asked for prayers for his father's long life, good health, and imminent return to the Philippines.

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