Duterte's Daring Return: A Comedy of Errors at the Manila Airport

Duterte’s Dramatic Arrival Manila, Philippines In a series of events that could only be scripted by a particularly mischievous Hollywood screenwriter, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his grand return to Manila, only to be promptly arrested at the airport. After arriving from a trip to Hong Kong that was presumably meant to be a relaxing getaway, Duterte’s plans took an unexpected turn as law enforcement officials greeted him with open handcuffs instead of the traditional floral garlands....

March 11, 2025 Â· 4 min Â· 845 words Â· Jose Ramirez, Maria Santos