DOJ: Duterte arrest '100% legal'; SC petitions filed

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday maintained that the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte is '100% legal' amid questions raised by the Duterte camp.

Filipino law enforcement agents carried out the arrest based on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant received through Interpol, ensuring due process and protecting Duterte's rights.

Duterte was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport upon his arrival from Hong Kong, with authorities formally informing him of his rights and charges as required by the Rome Statute.

Hours after his arrest, Duterte was flown to The Hague to face charges in connection to the drug war.

Former President Duterte's children have separately asked the Supreme Court (SC) for help to bring their father back to the Philippines through petitions for writ of habeas corpus.