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ICC Arrests Target Duterte Allies Amid Political Tensions

12/9/2025

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Harry Roque, former spokesman for Rodrigo Duterte, claims the ICC plans to arrest two Duterte allies.
Roque says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aims to use arrests to weaken opposition, especially Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio.
He states a warrant exists for Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, and Go may face charges.
The ICC has charged Duterte, former Philippine president, with crimes against humanity linked to thousands of extrajudicial killings during 2016–2022 drug crackdown.

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Harry Roque, former spokesman for Rodrigo Duterte, claims the ICC plans to arrest two Duterte allies.
Roque says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aims to use arrests to weaken opposition, especially Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio.
He states a warrant exists for Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, and Go may face charges.
The ICC has charged Duterte, former Philippine president, with crimes against humanity linked to thousands of extrajudicial killings during 2016–2022 drug crackdown.