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Ex-president Duterte arrives at ICC detention center

Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte gather outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) Detention Center in Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands. Jofelle Tesorio, ABS-CBN News

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Duterte supporters in The Hague

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Jofelle Tesorio

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741828552526DUTERTE-Supporters.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte gather outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) Detention Center in Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands. <em>Jofelle Tesorio, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>THE HAGUE - Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has arrived at the International Criminal Court (ICC) Detention Center in Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands early Thursday morning (Manila time).</p><p>The chartered flight RP-C5219 that flew Duterte arrived at Rotterdam-The Hague airport at  4:56 p.m. CET (11:56 p.m. Philippine time).</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/3/12/duterte-touches-down-in-the-netherlands-to-face-icc-drug-war-case-2355">Duterte touches down in the Netherlands, now in ICC custody</a></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:300px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741828378368HAGUEDUTS.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Former president Rodrigo Duterte arrives in The Netherlands. <em>ABS-CBN News source </em></span></span></span></div><p>Shortly after his arrival, custody of Duterte was turned over by accompanying Philippine law enforcement authorities to officials of the Judicial Cooperation Unit of the Office of Registry of the ICC.</p><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABVf9mC08ondmN19"></script></div><p>Almost two hours after the plane landed, two large tinted vehicles believed to be carrying Duterte arrived at the ICC Detention Centre to the chanting of the crowd, mostly supporters, gathered in front of the gate.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t_aAcvBNcd0?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><p>Dutch media reports said an ambulance was waiting when Duterte arrived, as part of the protocol.</p><p>Outside the facility, dozens of Duterte supporters gathered, with some chanting his name and shouting &quot;send him back.&quot;</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BHmdIaaoNxA?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><p>Duterte, who led the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, was arrested early on Tuesday in Manila, marking the biggest step yet in the ICC&#x27;s probe into alleged crimes against humanity during an anti-drugs crackdown that killed thousands and drew condemnation around the world.</p><p>Duterte, 79, could become the first Asian former head of state to go on trial at the ICC in The Hague.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/3/11/what-awaits-duterte-icc-detention-center-in-the-hague-0708">What awaits Duterte: ICC detention center in The Hague</a></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cHMBJ3zKAb8?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><p>The ICC&#x27;s warrant for his arrest says that as president, Duterte created, funded and armed death squads that carried out murders of purported drug users and dealers.</p><p>In coming days, he will be brought before a judge and the allegations will be read out in court. Prosecutors accuse him of crimes against humanity for systematic attacks that led to dozens of murders.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TIXMvRGGtKI?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, the embassy of the Philippines in the Netherlands said that it has offered consular assistance upon the arrival of the former president. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/3/12/philippine-embassy-assists-former-president-duterte-in-the-netherlands-1233">Philippine Embassy assists former president Duterte in the Netherlands</a></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IvRNqXcfFss?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><p>“Upon the Embassy’s representation, the Netherlands’ Immigration Authorities granted two-day visas to those who escorted the former President, including the latter’s nurse and aide, to enable them to rest and recover before their return flight,” the embassy said in a statement.</p><p>Former Executive Secretary Medialdea was issued a 15-day visa as counsel of the former president and has been granted permission to visit the former president on Thursday, at the ICC Detention Center.</p><p>The embassy also provided winter clothing, a change of clothes, and care packages for the former president and the accompanying delegation and the plane’s crew members at the airport.</p><p>Earlier in the day, groups advocating for ICC justice for the victims of the drug war gathered outside the Court. <strong>With Reuters</strong></p>

<p>Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has arrived at the International Criminal Court (ICC) Detention Center in Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands early Thursday morning (Manila time).</p>

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has arrived at the International Criminal Court (ICC) Detention Center in Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands early Thursday morning (Manila time).