Joel Villanueva Supports Call For House Arrest For Duterte

Joel Villanueva said that human dignity must never be set aside

Senator Joel Villanueva showed support for the call for house arrest for former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Allies and supporters of FPRRD have been shouting for his release. On March 12, 2025, Duterte surrendered to the International Criminal Court after he was arrested by the authorities in the Philippines for the alleged extra-judicial killings during his administration’s war on drugs.

The former President was brought to The Hague and was detained there while the hearing was transpiring.

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Just recently, the Senate of the Philippines adopted a resolution requesting the ICC to place FPRRD under house arrest for humanitarian reasons.

In the privilege speech of Sen. Joel Villanueva, based on the report from GMA Integrated News, he said that human dignity must never be set aside.

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Ang resolusyon na ito ay naghahangad na makamit o ma-strike yung balance sa pagitan po ng paggalang sa mga international na proseso ng batas at ang pagtatanggol, pagtatanggol sa makataong pagtrato sa isang kapwa Pilipino anuman apo ang kaniyang dating posisyon,” the Senator said.

He also pointed out that one can fight for justice, but this should not replace a society that clings to humanitarian values.

Meanwhile, Sen. Joel Villanueva is under fire in recent days because of the accusation that he was involved in the anomalous flood control projects. He was accused of receiving kickbacks, which he denied.

Following the corruption accusation, he was accused of having a side chick, beauty queen Angelica Corporal, whose lavish lifestyle was questioned. On her social media posts, Angelica flaunted her luxury bags and an expensive car.

The Senator said that he will file a case against his accusers. Amid the issue, he was defended by his father, preacher and CIBAC partylist representative Eddie Villanueva.

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