Manila,March 11 (AseanAll)  — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on March 11,2025 urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading misinformation as the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for former president Rodrigo Duterte,according to Philippine News Agency.

“Furthermore, the PNP strongly cautions against the spread of fake news and advises the public to rely only on official government sources for accurate information," it said in a statement.

The PNP deployed 379 personnel to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 and other key locations to ensure a peaceful and orderly process of serving the warrant, which the International Police Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) Manila received from the ICC.

“In fulfilling this role, the organization upholds its duty to enforce the law with professionalism and adherence to due process,” it said.

Duterte has been under police custody since arriving in Manila from Hong Kong on the morning of March 11.

Upon arrival, the Prosecutor General presented the official ICC notification confirming the arrest warrant for Duterte, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).

The PCO said the police officers who enforced the warrant were equipped with body cameras to ensure transparency throughout the operation.

Duterte is facing crimes against humanity before the ICC for his bloody war against illegal drugs.

PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Director Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III supervised the security measures at the airport.