VP Sara Thanks Filipinos Abroad for Supporting 'Free Duterte Now' Movement
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed gratitude to Filipinos in the Netherlands and nearby countries who participated in the 'Free Duterte Now' movement, advocating for the release of former President Rodrigo Duterte from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC has decided to proceed with a trial against the former president for crimes against humanity related to his war on drugs.
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