Duterte has no message for Marcos on father's arrest

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Vice President Sara Duterte stated she has no message for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. regarding her father's arrest. She criticized him for allowing Filipino citizens to be handed over to foreigners. Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and is currently detained at the Philippine Air Force headquarters. He faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his controversial drug war. The drug campaign, which took place during his presidency, reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths. Official figures cite at least 6,000 fatalities, while human rights groups estimate the toll could be between 12,000 and 30,000.


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