Duterte arrested, facing legal battle in The Hague

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on March 11, 2025, following an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). He was taken to Villamor Air Base after his arrest. Duterte's legal process will begin with a hearing to confirm his identity and charges. The ICC will then decide whether to confirm the charges and proceed to trial in The Hague, Netherlands. Duterte's camp has filed a petition to the High Court for his release, seeking to stop cooperation with the ICC. The ICC can impose prison sentences, with a maximum of 30 years, but not the death penalty.