Claims that former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest was merely political persecution have been brushed off by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Marcos also stressed that the government only complied with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol).

The ex-president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, could soon become the first Asian former head of state to be tried at The Hague. The populist politician was arrested on Mar. 11, 2025, after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant relating to his “war on drugs.

The arrest of the former Philippines President on alleged crimes against humanity marks a major turning point for the country.