Arroyo leads House allies in 'unequivocal defense' of Duterte, 'drug war'

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President Rodrigo Duterte and former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo share a light moment during a courtesy visit in Malacañang on November 28, 2016.

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MANILA, Philippines — Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (Pampanga) — president of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010 — has led the filing of a House resolution defending former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing an investigation at the International Criminal Court over his controversial and bloody "war on drugs".

 

Arroyo, also senior deputy speaker, urged House lawmakers on Thursday to adopt the resolution and declare their "unequivocal defense" of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Adopted resolutions express the chamber's position but do not have the force of law.

 

ICC prosecutors were authorized on January 26 to resume their probe into the alleged crimes against humanity in the "war on drugs." Relatives of victims of extrajudicial killings say would finally clear the path for justice.

 

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