Sebastian Duterte petitions for father's return to Philippines

Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte has filed a petition with the Supreme Court to bring his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, back to the Philippines. This follows Rodrigo Duterte's recent arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Sebastian Duterte argues that his father's detention violates Philippine sovereignty and international law. He seeks a writ of habeas corpus to secure his father's release and prevent further attempts to transfer him to the ICC. The petition was submitted shortly after Rodrigo Duterte was sent to The Hague, where he faces charges related to his administration's controversial anti-drug campaign. Human rights groups estimate that the campaign resulted in thousands of deaths.