Duterte arrested, facing charges at International Criminal Court
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Rodrigo Duterte, former president of the Philippines, has been arrested in Manila and is being taken to the International Criminal Court. This follows a warrant for his arrest related to his controversial anti-drug campaign. Duterte's arrest comes after a power struggle with the Marcos family, which he had allied with during his presidency. Tensions grew between the two families, leading to a breakdown in their alliance and a shift in political dynamics. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has distanced himself from Duterte's policies and is now pursuing impeachment against Duterte's daughter, Sara. This could significantly weaken the Duterte family's political influence in the Philippines.