Davao City Awaits Former President Rodrigo Duterte's Oath as Mayor Amid ICC Detention
Vice President Sara Duterte hinted that her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, may not take his oath as mayor of Davao City due to his detention at the International Criminal Court facility in The Hague, Netherlands. She stated that if her father fails to do so, her brother Sebastian "Baste" Duterte, the newly elected vice mayor, will assume the role as acting mayor. The city is waiting until noon on June 30 to see if the former president will take his oath.
Key Takeaways:
- Former President Rodrigo Duterte is currently detained at the International Criminal Court facility in The Hague, Netherlands, amid charges of crimes against humanity.
- Vice President Sara Duterte stated that Sebastian "Baste" Duterte, the newly elected vice mayor, will assume the role as acting mayor if his father fails to take his oath.
- The city is waiting until noon on June 30 to see if the former president will take his oath.
- If Baste assumes the role as acting mayor, Rodrigo II, the grandson of former President Duterte, will take his place as vice mayor.
- The Dutertes hold several key positions in the city government, including Paolo Duterte as congressonal representative in the city's first district and Omar Duterte as representative in the city's second congressional district.
- January Duterte, Paolo's wife, will hold a seat in the city council as an ex-officio member representing the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC).
- Vice President Duterte criticized Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla for admitting that the country's justice system failed the victims of extrajudicial killings.
Statistics:
- 3,000+ individuals killed during Rodrigo Duterte's bloody drug war in Davao City [1]
- June 30: Deadline for Rodrigo Duterte to take his oath as mayor of Davao City
- 12:00 PM: Time until which Rodrigo Duterte may take his oath as mayor
Sources:
- [1] International Criminal Court (no specific date mentioned)