Duterte returns from HK, police prep for ICC arrest

Former President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to return to the Philippines from Hong Kong on Tuesday, March 11, according to a post by his former spokesperson Harry Roque.

Philippine police have prepared for Duterte's arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 since Monday, March 10, suggesting they are ready to enforce an arrest warrant if necessary.

Duterte faces an eight-year investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding his war on drugs and alleged connections with the Davao Death Squad (DDS).

The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Duterte, who was in Hong Kong over the weekend campaigning to Filipinos there.

Interpol may issue a red notice against Duterte at the request of the ICC, but the Marcos government's willingness to implement such a warrant remains uncertain.

This marks the first time in Philippine history that the country has been investigated by an international tribunal and Duterte could be the first Filipino head of state wanted by the Court.