Duterte back in Manila from Hong Kong

Former philippine president Rodrigo Duterte speaks during a gathering with the Philippine community in Hong Kong at the city’s Southorn Stadium on March 9, 2025. (Photo by Holmes CHAN / AFP)

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Manila from Hong Kong on Tuesday morning.

The plane carrying Duterte landed at around 10:30 am at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Duterte has been making headlines once again after reports saying that an International Criminal Police Organization red notice has already been issued against him.

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He is facing a case at the ICC for crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the bloody war on drugs of his administration.

Based on reports, Duterte’s war on drugs left at least 6,000 people dead; however, human rights groups reported that the number may have reached 20,000.

The Palace has not received any information yet regarding the matter.