Duterte supporters hold peace protests in Leyte, some parts of Mindanao

Ranulfo Docdocan

Hernel Tocmo

ABS-CBN News

MANILA — Some supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte assembled peace rallies in several parts of the country to show their solidarity with the former leader, who is facing a case of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court in The Hague in Netherlands.In Ormoc City in Leyte, a peaceful prayer rally and unity ride was held Friday night. The event included major routes, with participants holding Philippine flag and sounding the horns of their vehicles.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/3/12/mga-taga-suporta-ni-duterte-nag-rally-sa-ilang-lugar-sa-mindanao-0201">Mga taga-suporta ni Duterte nag-rally sa ilang lugar sa Mindanao</a></div>They organized a program as well at a plaza in Ormoc where they lighted candles.Meanwhile, in Mindanao, Duterte supportes have continued to hold a vigil outside the former president&#x27;s residence in a Davao City subdivision since Thursday evening.They lit candles to show support for their former mayor of many years, in response to a call by Duterte&#x27;s daughter, Veronica &quot;Kitty&quot; Duterte, who encouraged supporters to light a candle wherever they may be.Some of the supporters were also seen watching the pre-trial hearing for Duterte at the ICC on Friday night.The supporters followed the pre-trial, which lasted about 25 minutes, through live streaming services on their cellphones.They said that they will maintain the vigil outside Duterte&#x27;s house amid rumors of a potential raid by the Philippine National Police.Police Maj. Catherine Dela Rey and Police Capt. Hazel Caballero Tuazon — spokespersons of the regional and city police offices — have already denied rumors of a planned raid.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/3/12/pnp-anticipates-pro-duterte-protests-secures-edsa-shrine-1536">PNP anticipates pro-Duterte protests, secures EDSA Shrine</a></div>Meanwhile, Davao City Mayor Sebastian &quot;Baste&quot; Duterte has raised concerns about &quot;verified information&quot; that search warrants will be implemented at his residence, as well as at the homes of former President Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte in Davao City, describing the situation as a blatant act of intrusion into their private spaces.&quot;The PNP PRO-11 has denied this, but after their inconsistent statements regarding PRRD’s situation, the public has every right to question the truth. What is their next move? This only adds to the growing concerns about harassment and intimidation,&quot; Duterte said in a statement on Friday.In South Catabato, Duterte supporters also held a peace rally and candle-lighting event. Some brought along banners with written messages &quot;Tupi for Duterte&quot; and &quot;Bring Duterte Our Hero Back Home&quot;.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/3/14/mga-tagasuporta-at-kritiko-ni-duterte-nagsagawa-ng-kani-kanilang-rally-2027">Mga tagasuporta at kritiko ni Duterte nagsagawa ng kani-kanilang rally</a></div>Tupi, South Cotabato is a known bailwick of South Cotabato Gov, Reynaldo Tamayo Jr., the national president of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.&#x27;s political party.

Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte conducted peace rallies in Leyte and some parts of Mindanao to express solidarity to ex-Philippine leader who is at facing an investigation of the International Criminal Court at The Hague in Netherlands.

Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte conducted peace rallies in Leyte and some parts of Mindanao to express solidarity to ex-Philippine leader who is at facing an investigation of the International Criminal Court at The Hague in Netherlands.

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Duterte supporters hold peace protests in Leyte, parts of Mindanao

Duterte supporters hold peace protests in Leyte, parts of Mindanao

Ranulfo Docdocan,

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Published Mar 15, 2025 03:41 PM PHT

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