Naga City, Philippines – Former Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and former Vice President Leni Robredo emphasized that Rodrigo Duterte’s trial at the ICC is due process in action, something his drug war victims never received.
Key Points:
✅ Duterte’s ICC proceedings uphold his legal rights—unlike his drug war victims who were denied due process.
✅ PH laws back ICC’s jurisdiction—Republic Act 9851 and a 2021 Supreme Court ruling allow cooperation with international courts.
✅ Robredo compares Duterte’s detention to de Lima’s 7-year incarceration, saying Duterte has far better conditions.
Robredo on De Lima’s Congress Bid:
🔹 Endorsed Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-List with de Lima as its first nominee.
🔹 “She has proven her capacity for public service over the years.”