Overview

• Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on March 11, 2025, at Manila airport and transported to The Hague to face crimes against humanity charges related to his anti-drug campaign.
• Protests involving approximately 50,000 demonstrators have taken place across the Philippines and abroad since Duterte's arrest.
• Misinformation campaigns have spread online, including false claims about pro-Duterte rallies, the ICC dismissing the case, and fabricated narratives involving international figures.
• The arrest has intensified the political divide between the Duterte and Marcos families, with accusations and criticisms exchanged between the two political dynasties.
• China has criticized the ICC's actions, calling them politically motivated and accusing the court of double standards.