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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.

Supporters of the arrested former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte sing Happy Birthday while holding lit candles and phones during a gathering to mark his 80th birthday in his hometown Davao City, Philippines, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
A protester lights a candle on a mock cake at a protest during the 80th birthday of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who remains in ICC custody for war crimes allegations, in Manila, Philippines, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
Riot police stand in formation during a rally celebrating Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s 80th birthday, who remains in ICC custody for war crimes allegations, in Manila, Philippines, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Noel Celis
Supporters of the arrested former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gather on his 80th birthday in his hometown Davao City, Philippines, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Overview

  • 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.