Malacañang questions legitimacy of people power protests for Duterte

Malacañang on Wednesday downplayed calls from some supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte for people power protests following his arrest due to crimes against humanity charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro questioned the legitimacy of such mass action, emphasizing that there is a warrant of arrest and a case filed against Duterte.

Castro stressed that the ICC investigation into alleged crimes during Duterte's drug war is based on documented evidence from his administration, not just a story created by the government.

She urged supporters to consider why they are now protesting when the current government is merely implementing legal procedures as mandated by law.

The Palace official reminded Duterte’s allies that the arrest warrant and ICC proceedings were not initiated by the current administration but stemmed from actions during Duterte's presidency.