Manila, Philippines – Veronica “Kitty” Duterte, daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus before the Supreme Court, seeking to compel the government to return her father to the Philippines.
The petition comes in response to Duterte’s arrest and transfer to The Hague, where he faces crimes against humanity charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC). His detention under an ICC warrant has sparked widespread debate and strong reactions from both supporters and critics.
Beyond legal action, Kitty Duterte has called on Filipinos to pray for her father’s safe return, underscoring the emotional toll the case has taken on the Duterte family. The move reflects growing efforts to challenge the former president’s detention and rally support for his repatriation.
The Supreme Court has yet to comment on the petition, while legal experts debate the feasibility of challenging an international arrest warrant through local courts.
