Duterte supporters hold rallies in Mindanao
About 5,000 people gathered at Guingona Park and Libertad Sports Complex in Butuan City on Wednesday to support former President Rodrigo Duterte following his arrest by the International Criminal Court.
On Saturday night, March 15, a large crowd also assembled at the Butuan City Sports Complex for a prayer rally urging Duterte's return from the Netherlands.
Supporters prayed for Duterte's health and hoped that the government would facilitate his return to the country.
Similar rallies were held in other cities including Tandag, Siargao, Surigao, and parts of Davao region on Saturday.
The events were peaceful according to police, with around 2,000 participants at the Butuan City rally under heightened security measures.
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
Topics in this story
Explore more stories about these topics