US EditionPro-Duterte rallies as ex-Philippine leader marks 80th birthday in jail
- On Friday, March 14, 2025, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who turned 80 years old, was detained in the Netherlands following an arrest on March 11 at Manila's international airport under the order of the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity.
- The ICC's case against Duterte stems from his deadly anti-drugs crackdowns overseen from November 2011 until March 2019 during his time as mayor of Davao City and later as president, with accusations that he served as an 'indirect co-perpetrator' in widespread murders.
- Duterte acknowledged maintaining a "death squad" to kill criminals while mayor but denied authorizing police to kill thousands as president, though he repeatedly threatened drug traffickers and instructed law enforcers to open fire on suspects resisting arrest.
- ICC prosecutor Karim Khan disclosed 181 items of evidence to Duterte's defense, led by British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman, and a pretrial hearing is set for September 23 to determine if the evidence is strong enough for a trial.
- Facing a potential life sentence if convicted, Duterte's detention has sparked planned protests from both supporters demanding his release and left-wing activists calling for justice, while his family questions the legality of his arrest and surrender, and Philippine police forces are on alert amid rising political tensions with President Marcos.
75 Articles
75 Articles
Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte's supporters mobilize for 80th anniversary
In the Philippines, across the archipelago, hundreds of thousands of Filipinos gathered to celebrate the 80-year anniversary of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Nearly 200 demonstrations took place throughout the country, and in other parts of the world, to call for his release following his arrest by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity. To show his support, his supporters celebrated a real birthday party in Manila.
"Take him home": in the Philippines, Duterte's supporters celebrate their sheriff's 80th birthday
The anniversary of the former President, detained in The Hague pending his trial before the ICC, mobilized thousands of Filipinos across the country in the run-up to the decisive mid-term elections.
Supporters and detractors of Philippines' Duterte rally on his 80th birthday
DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Tens of thousands of supporters of arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte flooded the streets of Davao City on his 80th birthday on Friday, calling for his return to the Philippines from International Criminal Court custody.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
