Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war in video message

This will be a long legal proceeding. But I say to you, I will continue to serve my country. And so be it, if that is my destiny,

he said

I am the one who led our law enforcement and military. I said that I will protect you and I will be responsible for all of this,

Duterte said in the video posted to his and a close adviser’s Facebook pages

The ICC has no right to apprehend a citizen of the Philippines."

On a social media platform, one netizen remarked

Interpol asked for help, and we obliged because we have commitments to the Interpol which we have to fulfill. If we don't do that, they will not - they will no longer help us with other cases involving Filipino fugitives abroad,

He said ... according to the Presidential Communications Office

They are taking him out on a plane by force without considering his health conditions,

the former president's youngest daughter Veronica Duterte wrote on Instagram

Many Filipinos perceive the move as inviting external intervention into internal conflicts, and the former president still enjoys significant support among the populace. Unfortunately, as a sovereign nation, the Philippines fails to fulfill its obligation to protect its own citizens,

he stated

This is a crucial step in our continuous work to ensure accountability for the victims of the most serious crimes under ICC jurisdiction,

the ICC said on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

Mr. Duterte is alleged to have committed these crimes as part of a widespread and systematic attack directed against the civilian population,

the ICC said

I told the police and military just do your job and I will bear responsibility. So, this is it,

he stated

After a virtual deliberation on the 94-page petition, the Supreme Court, by majority vote, found that the petitioners failed to establish a clear and unmistakable right for the immediate issuance of a TRO,

Ting said

Salvador Paneloformer legal counsel

Of course, when a family loses a member in this way, they feel hurt and angry. They are sad,

Panelo said

We have video evidence showing Miss Honeylet striking one of our female officers, who was tasked with keeping the area clear,

Fajardo revealed

Salvador Paneloformer legal counsel

No warrant was shown at the time of the arrest, which should have been done in the first place,

Panelo asserted

As the head of the Davao Death Squad and later as president of the Philippines, Mr. Duterte had the power to frustrate the commission of the alleged crimes but instead enabled and encouraged them,

the ICC ruling states

The ICC Registrar, Mr Osvaldo Zavala Giler, thanked the authorities of the Philippines for their commitment to upholding international accountability mechanisms, and the authorities of the Host State, the Netherlands, for their cooperation and support.”

In the final paragraph of the statement, gratitude was expressed to those who assisted in collaring Duterte

It was a long flight. I'm okay, don't worry,

he said in a video message posted on his official Facebook page shortly after midnight on Thursday (Manila time).

The officer who sustained a head injury will be filing a direct assault case,

Fajardo said during a media briefing on Thursday

The individuals are wanted by the requesting member country or international tribunal. Member countries apply their laws in deciding whether to arrest a person,

according to Interpol

The Office is now commencing preparations towards the initial appearance and subsequent judicial proceedings before the Court,

the ICC said

The attack was planned, coordinated and executed at different levels, with key actors implementing a consistent policy of targeting individuals suspected of drug-related activities, often resulting in extrajudicial killings,

the report states