Duterte Supporters Rally on 80th Birthday as ICC Proceedings Loom

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte remains in ICC custody, facing crimes against humanity charges, while supporters and detractors clash in protests across the Philippines and Europe.

• Rodrigo Duterte, detained by the ICC since March 11, 2025, faces allegations of crimes against humanity tied to his deadly anti-drug campaign.
• Over 200 rallies were held on Duterte's 80th birthday, with supporters demanding his release and detractors calling for justice for victims of the drug war.
• Duterte's defense team, led by lawyer Nicholas Kaufman, has received 181 pieces of evidence disclosed by the ICC ahead of a pretrial hearing set for September 23, 2025.
• Political tensions in the Philippines have escalated, with the Duterte family criticizing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s cooperation with the ICC and questioning the legality of the arrest.
• Filipino migrant workers in Europe have organized symbolic protests, including a 'zero remittance' movement, to advocate for Duterte's release.

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