Duterte to prepare for his ICC defense

By Catherine S. Valente

Oct 06, 2021 12:15 am

After announcing his retirement from politics, President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he will return to his home in Davao City and prepare for his defense for the investigation that will be conducted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into his administration's war on illegal drugs.

In his prerecorded public address on Monday night, Duterte acknowledged how the public wanted him to retire from politics, citing his lowered satisfaction ratings.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. RICHARD MADELO/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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