Rodrigo Duterte detained by police in Manila

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now in police custody, confirmed by Senator Bong Go at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Duterte arrived from Hong Kong on March 9, 2025. Duterte is reportedly at Camp Crame in Quezon City. A document was served to him, but it is unclear if it is an arrest warrant. Duterte's presidency was marked by a controversial drug war, with varying estimates of deaths ranging from 6,000 to 30,000.


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