How will Duterte's arrest affect the Philippines?

Published Mar 12, 2025, 5:30 PM

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is under arrest. He's facing charges of crimes against humanity for his war on drugs. The International Criminal Court says thousands were killed under his watch. So, how will this play out domestically?

In this episode: 

  • Kristina Conti - Secretary General of the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers
  • Luis Moreno Ocampo - Former Chief Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court
  • Richard Heydarian - Senior Lecturer in International Affairs at the University of the Philippines and author of 'The Rise of Duterte: A Populist Revolt against Elite Democracy'

Host: James Bays

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