The Philippine Senate, led by Senator Imee Marcos, is investigating the detention of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, who was recently arrested and transferred to the International Criminal Court on charges of crimes against humanity. This formal inquiry includes a public hearing and is aimed at determining if Duterte's legal rights were respected during the arrest process. Marcos emphasized the importance of establishing due process and safeguarding the nation's sovereignty amidst a background of national division over Duterte's legal challenges and policies during his presidency.
As chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, I am calling for an urgent investigation into the arrest of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, an issue that has deeply divided the nation.
It is imperative to establish whether due process was followed and to ensure that his legal rights were not just upheld but protected, our sovereignty and legal processes must remain paramount.
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