Arrest warrant served for ex-President Duterte, government says

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Police and media standby for the arrival of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte from Hong Kong, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 11, 2025. (Reuters/Eloisa Lopez)

MANILA — Philippine police on Tuesday served an Interpol arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for former President Rodrigo Duterte upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.

—Reporting by Karen Lema; Writing by Martin Petty; Editing by John Mair