Former President Rodrigo Duterte shared a video message before his plane landed at Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
In the video posted on his Facebook account, Duterte said he expects a long legal process after his arrest.
“To my countrymen, just to give you an update, I am about to land in The Hague. I came from Dubai, stopover… It’s a long trip, it’s a long flight. I am fine. Do not worry,” Duterte said.
He also said he takes full responsibility for what happened in the past because he led law enforcement and the military, and he promised to protect them.
“I believe this is related to law and order before. I always told the police and military to do their jobs, and I will take responsibility. So, this is it,” Duterte said.
Even though he faces a long legal battle, Duterte said he will continue to serve the country. If this is his destiny, he will accept it.
“This will be a long legal process, but I tell you, I will continue to serve my country. If this is my destiny, so be it. Thank you,” he added.
Meanwhile, Duterte has entered The Hague Penitentiary Institution, also known as Scheveningen Prison, where he will stay while waiting for his trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The case is related to the war on drugs during his administration.
