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Hong Kong
Vice President Sara Duterte returned to the Philippines on March 11, 2025, after a trip to Hong Kong where she and her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, attended an event with overseas Filipino workers amid fears of an ICC arrest warrant for him. The former president was arrested upon his return to the Philippines earlier that day, while Sara did not address media questions and will discuss relevant matters at an appropriate time.
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Last updated at August 3, 2025.
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