Politics Local March 11, 2025

Former President Duterte Arrested in Manila

Philippine authorities have arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte upon his arrival at Manila International Airport, following an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for crimes against humanity related to his war on drugs.


Former President Duterte Arrested in Manila

As a result, new details emerged about the case regarding the crimes committed during the war against drug traffickers: Philippine authorities announced the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The arrest took place following the arrival of his plane at Manila International Airport.

The Press Service of the Philippine President stated that Duterte and his team are in good health and undergoing a medical examination. According to the statement, in the hands of the authorities is now the official version of the order for the arrest issued by the International Criminal Court. As a result, Duterte is now under the jurisdiction of the authorities.

According to the opinion of the Manila authorities, Duterte committed crimes against humanity during the war against drug traffickers.