MANILA, Philippines—Several senators are advocating for the immediate repatriation of former President Rodrigo Duterte from The Hague, Netherlands.
Senator Robin Padilla announced plans to file a resolution in the 20th Congress seeking Duterte’s return to the Philippines. The resolution has been signed by Senators Christopher “Bong” Go and Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, both of whom served under Duterte during his administration.
According to Padilla, the resolution is intended to prompt Duterte’s return amid ongoing international legal proceedings. Specifics of the legal matters have not been disclosed, and the resolution’s text has yet to be made public.
Details regarding the timeline for the resolution’s formal filing remain pending. The Senate has not yet scheduled discussions on the matter.
The support from Go and Dela Rosa signals aligned efforts from individuals closely associated with the former president.
Duterte is currently in The Hague, where he is subject to ongoing legal assessments. Philippine or international authorities have not officially confirmed the nature of these proceedings.
The 20th Congress will consider the resolution upon its formal submission, subject to legislative procedures.
No additional statements have been made by the senators involved regarding the resolution or its intended outcomes. Philippine authorities have not issued official comments on the matter as of this time.
