Duterte arrested, de Lima calls it justice

Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday, marking a significant shift in the legal landscape following his controversial drug war. Former Senator Leila de Lima, who was jailed for nearly seven years on drug charges during Duterte's administration, welcomed the news as a step toward justice. De Lima stated that Duterte must now answer for his actions to the victims and their families. She emphasized that those in power should be held accountable under the law, contrasting this with her own experience of being detained on questionable charges. Lawmakers, including Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, noted that Duterte's arrest could help restore public trust in the justice system. Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman suggested that this development should prompt President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to rejoin the International Criminal Court to demonstrate respect for international law.