Solons elated over ICC’s denial of Duterte release plea

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers from the House of Representatives’ minority bloc have expressed elation over the International Criminal Court (ICC) decision to reject former President Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal for an interim release, saying that this is a brand of justice not often felt locally. ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio, in a statement on Friday, said that news of ICC denying Duterte’s appeal is uplifting, noting that it is a breath of fresh air for a country that does not often see high-ranking officials held accountable. Duterte has been detained at ICC’s headquarters in the Hague, the Netherlands since March 2025, […]...

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