THE dean of the San Beda Graduate School of Law, Fr. Ranhilio Aquino, on Monday defended the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte, saying it was based on solid legal principles and was not politically motivated.
“The law is clear — our domestic legal framework recognizes international jurisdiction in cases of crimes against humanity,” said Aquino, who is also a columnist for The Manila Times. “Duterte’s arrest is not a matter of political persecution; it is a matter of justice and adherence to our legal commitments.”