In a significant development, Sara Duterte, the Vice President of the Philippines and daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has embarked on a journey to the Netherlands, according to local media reports. This move comes as her father is set to face proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
As reported by multiple news outlets, the Office of the Vice President confirmed that Sara Duterte departed from Manila at 7:40 a.m. local time, bound for Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands. Prior to her departure, Sara had expressed her intention to accompany her father to The Hague, where he is expected to face trial.
In a notable attempt, Sara tried to gain access to the Villamor Air Base in Pasay, Philippines, on Tuesday evening to meet with her father, but her efforts were unsuccessful, as reported by Xinhua news agency. The high level of interest in the former President’s travel plans was evident when his flight to the Netherlands became the most tracked flight in the world, according to FlightRadar24, a flight tracking website, which shared this information on social media on Tuesday evening.
The unfolding events surrounding the Duterte family’s travels have garnered significant attention, both domestically and internationally. As the situation continues to develop, it remains to be seen how the proceedings at the ICC will unfold and what implications this may have for the Philippines and its relations with the global community. With the world watching, the journey of Sara Duterte and her father to the Netherlands marks a critical moment in the country’s history, underscoring the complexities of international justice and the role of global institutions in holding leaders accountable.