The Whisper Became a Roar: VP Sara Duterte’s ICC Arrest Claim Shakes the Philippines
Vice President Sara Duterte just dropped a political bombshell. “I’m on the list,” she declared, claiming the International Criminal Court (ICC) could arrest her for crimes against humanity. Her words sent shockwaves across the Philippines—and the world.
“Naa ko sa listahan,” Duterte said in a tense media interview, revealing she feared arrest during visits to her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte. The ex-leader faces ICC charges linked to his deadly drug war. What began as family visits turned sinister: guards restricted her access, she said, and recorded every word she spoke.
Who Else Is Named?
Duterte isn’t alone. Senators Bato dela Rosa and Bong Go, plus retired generals Oscar Albayalde and Vicente Danao, could also face arrest, she claimed. “There are many of us on the ICC list,” she warned.
Atty. Neri Colmenares, a lawyer for ICC complainants, earlier named dela Rosa and the generals as alleged co-perpetrators. ICC documents hint at redacted names—but the court stays silent on Duterte’s claims.
Why This Matters
Over 6,000 died in Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war. Families demand justice. Now, his daughter’s admission throws fuel on the fire. “This isn’t just about one family,” says political analyst Maria Santos. “It’s about accountability for thousands of lives.”
What Happens Next?
The ICC hasn’t confirmed the arrest list. But if warrants surface, it could spark a global showdown. Will the Philippines cooperate? President Marcos Jr. previously rejected ICC probes, calling them a “threat to sovereignty.”
For now, Sara Duterte’s words hang heavy. “They’re watching us,” she said. And the world is watching back.
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