Filing of Charges Sought by VP Sara Over Duterte’s ICC Arrest
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MAY 01,2025
LEYTE, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is calling for the Marcos administration to take legal action against high-ranking government officials involved in the arrest and transfer of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
During an interview in Sogod, Leyte on April 29, the Vice President expressed support for Senator Imee Marcos’ recommendation to file criminal and administrative cases against several cabinet members and law enforcement officials. VP Sara emphasized that those who played a role in what she described as an “illegal” arrest should face the consequences.
“We want to see charges filed against the people responsible for the abduction of former president Rodrigo Duterte,” she said.
She also challenged the Marcos administration to prove that the arrest was not politically motivated.
“If the administration claims there was no political intent, they should show the public by charging those involved,” VP Sara added.
Key Government Officials Under Fire
Senator Imee Marcos, who heads the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, named five officials in her resolution:
- DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla
- DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla
- PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil
- CIDG Chief Nicolas Torre III
- Special Envoy for Transnational Crimes Markus Lacanilao
Filing of Charges-She urged the Office of the Ombudsman to begin its investigation into their roles in Duterte’s arrest and his immediate transfer to The Hague, Netherlands.
Press Conference of Senator Imee R. Marcos (April 29, 2025)
Filing of Charges-Details of the ICC Arrest
On March 11, former President Duterte was arrested and flown to The Hague via a chartered flight. He remains under ICC custody and is set to appear before the Pre-Trial Chamber I on September 23 for the confirmation of charges related to his controversial drug war during his presidency.
Growing Rift Within the Administration
Following the arrest, Senator Imee Marcos withdrew her support for her brother’s senatorial lineup under Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas. VP Sara later backed the senator, signaling cracks in the alliance between the Duterte and Marcos families. STAY TUNED IN OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE NOWTREND
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