Plane carrying ex-Philippine President Duterte lands in Netherlands

Bongbong Marcospresident

The arrest of former president Duterte on charges of crimes against humanity is a crucial step toward achieving justice for the countless victims of his bloody war on drugs,

Brosas said in a press conference

What is the crime that I committed? Show to me now the legal basis of my being here,

he said on Instagram live

It's not enough for him to just be imprisoned; he should rot in jail to pay for the killings of Jory Porquia, John Farochilin, the Tumandok 9, and other victims of his administration,

Forro said

Sinalubong nang may kagalakan ng mga kaanak ng mga biktima ng Bloody Sunday Massacre ang pagkakaaresto kay (President) Duterte. Nabuhayan ng pag-asa ang mga biktima at kaanak nila na makakamit ang hustisya sa kanilang sinapit (The families of the victims of the Bloody Sunday Massacre are jubilant over the arrest of (President) Duterte. The hope for justice to the victims and their families enlivens),

Maranan said

He deserves to be imprisoned and held accountable for his crimes against women and the Filipino people."

Elago called Duterte's arrest long overdue, saying

This will be a long legal proceeding, but I say to you, I will continue to serve the country. So be it if this is my destiny. Thank you,

he concluded

There has been no due process,

said caregiver Duds Quibin, 50

Martial Law in Mindanao, the dismissal of peace negotiations, which led to a bloody witch hunt against ordinary citizens who were simply fighting for human rights,

Lidasan said

We would like to express gratitude to groups and individuals that fought with us for the perpetrators to be held accountable. We still have a long way to go, but we are hopeful that we will strive and win our struggles,

added Asuncion

My clients are very thankful to God because their prayers have been answered."

Speaking to AFP outside the ICC, Gilbert Andres, a lawyer representing victims of the drug war, said

Mindful of the resultant risk of interference with the investigations and the security of witnesses and victims, the chamber is satisfied that the arrest of Mr. Duterte is necessary,

the ICC said

On the news that a warrant was issued against Duterte on the day of the Bloody Sunday Massacre commemoration, our hope for justice livens up,

Asuncion said in a separate statement on Wednesday, March 12, 2025

As the news of the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte reaches us, I pause not to celebrate but to reflect with a heart full of gratitude to God — for His justice, His mercy, and His unfailing love,

he added

I walked through a valley of trials and tears,

he reflected, recalling the fear and hardship his family faced after being accused by Duterte of being a "drug protector."

It is an affront to Philippine sovereignty!"

they cry

As the head of the Davao Death Squad and later as president of the Philippines, Mr. Duterte had the power to frustrate the commission of the alleged crimes but instead enabled and encouraged them,

the ICC ruling states

This is kidnapping. They just put him on a plane and brought him here,

he told AFP

It was a long flight. I'm okay, don't worry,

he said in a video message posted on his official Facebook page shortly after midnight on Thursday (Manila time).

You fooled the Filipino nation; hence, you must face the consequences."

Anna Baez, wife of slain Bayan-Batangas spokesman Lito Baez, was quoted in the Defend ST statement as saying

I believe this is not only a moment for justice to be served but a moment for our nation to heal — to confront the truth, to right the wrongs, and to choose love, compassion, and unity over hate and division,

he added