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Duterte's arrest continues to escalate, with strong rea

Date锛�2025-03-11 16:56Editer锛歛dminRead锛�锛�

Since former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on the 11th based on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, the incident has continued to dominate public opinion and sparked strong reactions from various parties both domestically and internationally in the Philippines.
After Duterte questioned the legality of the arrest warrant at Villamo Air Force Base, the political circle in the Philippines has been constantly shaking. Many supporters of Duterte have taken to the streets, holding protests outside squares and government offices in major cities. They held up a portrait of Duterte and shouted slogans such as "Return our just leader" and "Oppose illegal arrests", demanding that the government immediately release Duterte and firmly resist the International Criminal Court's overstepping of power.
At the same time, multiple political parties in the Philippines have also spoken out about this incident. Several political parties have issued a joint statement condemning the arrest as a serious violation of Philippine national sovereignty. The statement emphasizes that the Philippines officially withdrew from the International Criminal Court as early as 2019, and the institution has no authority to issue arrest warrants for former Philippine leaders. They called on the Philippine government to take strong measures to defend the sovereignty and independence of the country's judiciary, and should not become an "enforcement tool" of the International Criminal Court.
Internationally, some countries that maintain close diplomatic relations with the Philippines have also expressed concerns about this incident. Some foreign ministry spokespersons have stated that the move by the International Criminal Court may undermine regional stability, and they hope that the Philippine government will handle this crisis properly and ensure that the resolution process follows Philippine domestic laws and international legal norms.
It is worth mentioning that Duterte's legal team has taken urgent action. They held a press conference and announced that they would file a lawsuit with the highest court in the Philippines, requesting the court to rule that the arrest was illegal and revoke the enforcement effect of the International Criminal Court arrest warrant in the Philippines. The head of the legal team emphasized that the anti drug war launched by Duterte during his tenure was based on the severe drug situation in the Philippines, aimed at ensuring the safety and social stability of the Filipino people, and should not be arbitrarily interfered by the International Criminal Court.
As the incident continues to escalate, the Philippine Presidential Office has not yet responded further to concerns and protests from all parties. However, Duterte is still under detention, and the international community is waiting to see how his fate will unfold and how the domestic situation in the Philippines will develop.