Former President Duterte In ICC Custody.

In a landmark shift for the Philippine justice system, former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and transferred to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague this March. The proceedings center on his alleged role in extrajudicial killings during his administration’s war on drugs. This follows a ruling in January 2026 where judges found the 80-year-old former leader fit to stand trial despite his age. The arrest has sparked massive protests in Manila and Davao, highlighting a deep political divide as the country moves toward mid-term elections.

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