MANILA, Philippines — The family of former president Rodrigo Duterte formally requested the Supreme Court to hold oral arguments on petitions challenging his arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing constitutional violations and novel legal questions requiring judicial clarification.
In a 14-page motion, Veronica Duterte through the Panelo Law Office, argued that the case presented “exigent constitutional issues” under Article III of the 1987 Constitution, particularly regarding due process and protection against unlawful arrests. The motion emphasizes that respondents allegedly violated these rights by arresting and transferring…