Estrada urges Filipinos to remain calm amid Duterte's ICC arrest

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada urged Filipinos to remain calm and exercise sobriety amid the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday, March 11.

Estrada called for restraint from engaging in violence or spreading misinformation and emphasized the importance of unity and stability during this challenging time.

He stressed that Duterte, like any citizen, is entitled to legal recourse and has the right to proper protection under the law.

As a lawyer, Estrada expressed confidence in the country's justice system, stating it will ensure that all proceedings follow existing laws.

Estrada emphasized the need for citizens to stay calm as legal processes unfold and maintain national unity amid the challenging situation.

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