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Duterte Supporters Rally as Former Philippine Leader Turns 80 in ICC Detention

Rodrigo Duterte remains in custody in The Hague, with family and allies protesting his arrest on charges of crimes against humanity tied to his anti-drug campaign.

FILE - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen on a screen in the courtroom of the International Criminal Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

Overview

  • Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, spent his 80th birthday in ICC detention, facing charges of crimes against humanity for his anti-drug campaign.
  • Supporters organized over 200 rallies across the Philippines to protest his detention and demand his release, while critics held separate demonstrations calling for justice for victims.
  • The ICC has disclosed 181 pieces of evidence against Duterte ahead of a pretrial hearing scheduled for September 23, 2025, to determine if the case will proceed to trial.
  • Duterte's family, including Vice President Sara Duterte, has questioned the legality of his arrest and continues to assist with his legal defense in The Hague.
  • The arrest has deepened political divisions in the Philippines, straining relations between the Duterte family and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration.