Palace denies Sara Duterte's "state kidnapping" allegations

The Philippine Palace denied Vice President Sara Duterte's claim of "state kidnapping" regarding her father's arrest and transfer to The Hague. This statement came shortly before former President Rodrigo Duterte was flown to face charges related to his drug war. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro argued that the arrest was lawful, stating that it cannot be considered kidnapping if there is a warrant. She emphasized that authorities must follow legal procedures during such actions. Sara Duterte's comments followed her father's arrest for alleged crimes against humanity. The drug war during his presidency has been linked to thousands of deaths, with varying estimates from official and human rights sources.