The House of Representatives’ so-called Young Guns bloc on Tuesday praised the efficient and orderly execution of the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant and the red notice issued by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) against former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III led the officials in taking the former president into custody.
Torre read him his Miranda Rights and arrested him after he arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 from Hong Kong.
House assistant majority leader and Taguig Representative Pammy Zamora, Zambales Representative Jay Khonghun, and Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Jill Bongalon stressed that the implementation of the ICC warrant proves that justice will always prevail and catch those who commit grave sins.
“This is a victory for justice and accountability. The ICC warrant is not just symbolic—it is a clear signal that no one is untouchable, not even a former president. Former President Duterte must face the consequences of his actions,” they said.
They added that this should serve as a warning to those who abuse their power.
“The Duterte administration’s bloody drug war has long been condemned worldwide. The issuance of an ICC arrest warrant and an Interpol red notice means there is no escape from justice,” the House leaders said.
They stressed that protecting Duterte is a disservice to the people who fought hard and prayed hard for justice to be served.
“The government must take a stand—will it side with justice, or will it shield someone wanted for crimes against humanity? The world is watching, and we must be on the right side of history,” they pointed out.