Sen. Francis Tolentino, naglabas ng kanyang saloobin tungkol sa pag-aresto kay FPRRD

- Senator Francis 'Tol' Tolentino shared his opinion about the recent arrest of the former president, Rodrigo Duterte

- On March 13, a video of what seemed to be a one-on-one interview with Sen. Tolentino, he was asked what his stand about the arrest as a Filipino was

- He said he was sad about the arrest, knowing that FPRRD was taken to a different country to be prosecuted and possibly be judged

- The senator also pointed out the age and health condition of FPRRD

Senator Francis 'Tol' Tolentino expressed his thoughts on the recent arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

In a video dated March 13, which appeared to be a one-on-one interview, Sen. Tolentino was asked about his stance on the arrest as a Filipino.

He admitted feeling saddened by the situation, knowing that FPRRD was taken to another country for prosecution and possible judgment.

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The senator also highlighted concerns about FPRRD’s age and health condition.

Sen. Tolentino said the treatment to the former president should be humane and with utmost respect.

As a senator, he said that ICC has no jurisdiction. However, since FPRRD was already about the ICC, he said they should prepare legally.

Also, Sen. Tol added that the Philippine embassy should provide all the help needed by FPRRD while he is in the Netherlands.

Watch the video below:

Francis Tolentino is a Filipino politician and lawyer currently serving as a senator. He earned his law degree from Ateneo de Manila University and pursued further legal studies at the University of Michigan, the University of London, and Columbia Law School. He previously served as the mayor of Tagaytay City, chaired the MMDA from 2010 to 2015, and was elected senator in 2019, now holding key committee positions and serving as Senate Majority Leader. In 2024, he left the PDP due to disagreements over the West Philippine Sea issue and sponsored the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, which stirred diplomatic tensions with China.

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In a previous report by KAMI, Davao City Mayor, Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte went to his father's house in the said city. Together with their family's supporters and lawyers, Mayor Baste guarded his old man's house. In a report by GMA 7's 'Unang Balita,' Mayor Duterte said he received information that his father's house will be raided by authorities. Although he was happy with the support shown by people, Baste encouraged their supporters to go home and rest since there were already lawyers present in the premises.

Additionally, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has broken his silence a day after former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and whisked away on a plane bound for The Hague in The Netherlands. It can be recalled that many have been wondering as to the whereabouts of the senator, who was the PNP Chief when FPRRD was still the president. Many perceive Sen. Bato as the chief implementor of FPRRD’s war on illegal substances. His statement came amid the recent ruling of the Supreme Court, denying his petition for a temporary restraining order or TRO against the arrest warrant issued by the ICC.

Source: KAMI.com.gh