Rodrigo Duterte in police custody in the Philippines

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Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, is now in police custody. Senator Bong Go confirmed this at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, stating that Duterte is at Camp Crame in Quezon City. Former labor chief Silvestre Bello III mentioned that a document was served to Duterte, but it is unclear if it is an arrest warrant. Duterte is known for his controversial drug war, which resulted in thousands of deaths during his presidency. Official data reports at least 6,000 deaths, while human rights groups estimate the toll could be much higher.


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