A hush fell over The Hague when Vice President Sara Duterte revealed she might be next on the International Criminal Court’s arrest list. In a recent interview, she stated, “I’m on the list; there are many of us on the ICC list.” This startling claim comes on the heels of her father’s own indictment and arrest for crimes against humanity.
Conversations Monitored
At first, Duterte was allowed daily visits with her father at the ICC detention center. Then, suddenly, those visits were restricted—and every word they spoke was recorded. “They listened to our discussions,” she said, recalling the tense atmosphere.
Who’s Next on the List
According to the Vice President, her name follows that of Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Bong Go, as well as former Police Chief Oscar Albayalde and retired generals Vicente Danao and Romeo Caramat Jr. All are implicated as potential co-perpetrators in the same case that led to her father’s arrest.
ICC’s Silence and Broader Context
Court documents reference unnamed co-perpetrators, though their names remain redacted. To date, the ICC has issued just 60 arrest warrants in over twenty years, underscoring the gravity of any new charges.
What Comes Next
If arrest warrants are issued, the Philippine government has indicated it will cooperate fully with Interpol. Legal experts predict confirmation hearings could begin as early as September 2025. Rights groups are urging the court to hold all alleged perpetrators accountable, not just former President Duterte.
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