The International Criminal Court's (ICC) denial of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release shows the strength of the case against the Philippine "war on drugs" architect.<br /><br />Deputy Minority Leader Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima gave this assessment Friday, Oct. 10, even as she claimed that she wasn't surprised by the development.<br /><br />READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/10/10/malakas-ang-ebidensya-de-lima-knows-why-dutertes-interim-release-plea-was-junked<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com @manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews
