Families celebrate Duterte's arrest for drug war crimes

Families of victims from the Philippine drug war gathered for a mass on Tuesday to celebrate the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. They expressed gratitude and relief, viewing the arrest as a step toward justice for their loved ones. Duterte was arrested under an International Criminal Court warrant for crimes against humanity linked to his drug war, which activists say resulted in tens of thousands of deaths. His actions during his presidency from 2016 to 2022 have faced significant scrutiny. While some families felt a sense of justice, others expressed mixed emotions. They emphasized that the arrest does not bring back their lost loved ones and called for Duterte to take responsibility for the violence.