Duterte arrested by Interpol, flown to Hague for ICC probe

On Monday, March 10, 2025, Malacañang stated that it had not received any information regarding an Interpol Red Notice against former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro confirmed during a press briefing on Wednesday that no communication related to the red notice has been received by the government and they are in contact with the Department of Justice (DOJ) which is investigating the matter.

Former President Duterte was apprehended on Tuesday by Interpol and local police personnel in connection with the ICC investigation into the alleged crimes against humanity committed during his time as Davao City mayor and president.

Duterte, along with his common-law wife Honeylet Avanceña and members of his entourage, were placed under government custody at Villamor Air Base after arriving from Hong Kong. A plane carrying Duterte later departed Manila en route to The Hague, Netherlands where he is set to face the charges filed against him in connection with his war on drugs.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed that Duterte's arrest complied with the Philippines' commitment to Interpol and stressed the importance of fulfilling international obligations.