Duterte arrested in Manila, transferred to The Hague

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila airport and taken to The Hague, Netherlands, under an International Criminal Court warrant for alleged crimes against humanity. His daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, claims he was forcibly taken and plans to follow him. The Philippine National Police issued a high alert in Manila amid fears of protests following Duterte's arrest. Police secured the Supreme Court as his lawyers prepared to file for his release, while the presidential legal counsel denied government involvement in the arrest. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr confirmed Duterte's transfer to The Hague, stating the arrest followed legal procedures. Human rights activists welcomed the arrest, viewing it as a step toward justice for victims of Duterte's controversial anti-drug campaign.