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Duterte on supposed ICC warrant of arrest: 'Matagal na akong hinahabol'
Dennis Gasgonia,
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 09, 2025 07:23 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 09, 2025 11:38 PM PHT
Former President Rodrigo Duterte testifies at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on extrajudicial killings, addressing alleged human rights violations from his administration’s war on drugs on October 28, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File
Former President Rodrigo Duterte testifies at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on extrajudicial killings, addressing alleged human rights violations from his administration’s war on drugs on October 28, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/FileMANILA (UPDATED) -- Former President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said he already heard the news about his "impending" warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
MANILA (UPDATED) -- Former President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said he already heard the news about his "impending" warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Duterte, who is currently in Hong Kong to meet overseas Filipino workers based there, maintained he has done nothing wrong to get the ire of the ICC.
Duterte, who is currently in Hong Kong to meet overseas Filipino workers based there, maintained he has done nothing wrong to get the ire of the ICC.
"Nakita n'yo na patong-patong ang kaso ko. Sa totoo lang... ang balita ko may warrant daw ako, totoo, 'yung sa ICC or something. Matagal na akong hinahabol ng mga [expletive]," he said while addressing Filipinos at the Southorn Stadium in Wan Chai.
"Nakita n'yo na patong-patong ang kaso ko. Sa totoo lang... ang balita ko may warrant daw ako, totoo, 'yung sa ICC or something. Matagal na akong hinahabol ng mga [expletive]," he said while addressing Filipinos at the Southorn Stadium in Wan Chai.
"Ano naman ang kasalanan ko? Ginawa ko ang lahat noong panahon ko para may kaunting katahimikan at mapayapa ang buhay ng Pilipino. Ang problema nito, aywan ko kung ang tingin, ako raw 'yung (while making a throat slitting gesture)."
"Ano naman ang kasalanan ko? Ginawa ko ang lahat noong panahon ko para may kaunting katahimikan at mapayapa ang buhay ng Pilipino. Ang problema nito, aywan ko kung ang tingin, ako raw 'yung (while making a throat slitting gesture)."
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The former President added that "assuming" the allegations were true, he stressed that he did it for his country men.
The former President added that "assuming" the allegations were true, he stressed that he did it for his country men.
"Bakit ko ginawa iyan? Para sa sarili ko? Para sa pamilya ko? Para sa inyo at ang inyong mga anak sa aking bayan," he said.
"Bakit ko ginawa iyan? Para sa sarili ko? Para sa pamilya ko? Para sa inyo at ang inyong mga anak sa aking bayan," he said.
He also joked about getting contributions from OFWs once he gets jailed.
He also joked about getting contributions from OFWs once he gets jailed.
"Ang hingin ko na lang sa inyo kung ganito talaga ang suwerte ko sa buhay... OK lang, ito lang, tatanggapin ko yan, e wala tayong magawa e. Hulihin tayo, makulong tayo, kaya lang, meantime, magcontribute kayo maski 5 dollars, 10 dollars para paglabas ko sa presuhan pagawan nyo ko ng monumento katabi ni Rizal," said Duterte.
"Ang hingin ko na lang sa inyo kung ganito talaga ang suwerte ko sa buhay... OK lang, ito lang, tatanggapin ko yan, e wala tayong magawa e. Hulihin tayo, makulong tayo, kaya lang, meantime, magcontribute kayo maski 5 dollars, 10 dollars para paglabas ko sa presuhan pagawan nyo ko ng monumento katabi ni Rizal," said Duterte.
The event, dubbed as "Pasasalamat kay PRRD," was organized by members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
The event, dubbed as "Pasasalamat kay PRRD," was organized by members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
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Also in attendance were PDP Laban senatorial candidates including Jimmy Bondoc, Representative Rodante Marcoleta, Raul Lambino, Atty. Vic Rodriguez, Philip Salvador, Doc Richard Mata and Senator Bong Go.
Also in attendance were PDP Laban senatorial candidates including Jimmy Bondoc, Representative Rodante Marcoleta, Raul Lambino, Atty. Vic Rodriguez, Philip Salvador, Doc Richard Mata and Senator Bong Go.
They asked the support of the OFWs in Hong Kong in their senatorial bid.
They asked the support of the OFWs in Hong Kong in their senatorial bid.
"Maraming salamat sa inyo at nagawa natin ang ganitong pagtitipon hindi lamang dito sa Hong Kong kung hindi uulitin ko world wide. Maraming salamat din kay Pastor Apollo Quiboloy," said Rodriguez.
"Maraming salamat sa inyo at nagawa natin ang ganitong pagtitipon hindi lamang dito sa Hong Kong kung hindi uulitin ko world wide. Maraming salamat din kay Pastor Apollo Quiboloy," said Rodriguez.
Earlier, the Palace again assured cooperation from the government, through Interpol, if the ICC issues a warrant of arrest against Duterte.
Earlier, the Palace again assured cooperation from the government, through Interpol, if the ICC issues a warrant of arrest against Duterte.
Rumors are swirling that the ICC has already issued an arrest order for Duterte, who faces a possible crime against humanity charge for his brutal anti-narcotics campaign while president and for extrajudicial killings in Davao City when he was mayor there.
Rumors are swirling that the ICC has already issued an arrest order for Duterte, who faces a possible crime against humanity charge for his brutal anti-narcotics campaign while president and for extrajudicial killings in Davao City when he was mayor there.
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Speaking on TeleRadyo Serbisyo, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro acknowledged the rumor but said she could not comment on it yet.
Speaking on TeleRadyo Serbisyo, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro acknowledged the rumor but said she could not comment on it yet.
She said nonetheless that a hold-departure order would follow if a warrant of arrest is issued. -- with a report from John Go, ABS-CBN News
She said nonetheless that a hold-departure order would follow if a warrant of arrest is issued. -- with a report from John Go, ABS-CBN News
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