Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte said he was ready for possible arrest

Former philippine president Rodrigo Duterte speaks during a gathering with the Philippine community in Hong Kong at the city’s Southorn Stadium on March 9, 2025. AFPpixFormer Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte said in Hong Kong that he was ready for possible arrest amid reports the International Criminal Court was poised to issue a warrant over his years-long “war on drugs” that killed thousands.

“Our law enforcers are ready to follow what law dictates, if the warrant of arrest needs to be served because of a request from Interpol,“ Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro told reporters. An elite Hong Kong police unit for protecting VIPs was stationed in the vicinity of the hotel where Duterte is staying, according to a Reuters witness.

The Hong Kong government's security bureau and police gave no immediate response to a request for comment.

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