Former Philippine President Duterte arrested on charges of crimes against humanity

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested, a move confirmed by Senator Silvestre Bello, who also served as the country‍‍`s Labor Minister. 

Duterte, known for his hardline stance on crime during his presidency, had only recently returned from a trip to Hong Kong when the arrest took place. According to Duterte‍‍`s lawyer, Martin Delgra, the former president was "taken away" by authorities, though no immediate details were provided.

Reports from the Guardian, a UK-based media outlet, first broke the news, stating that Duterte was arrested on allegations tied to crimes against humanity. 

These charges relate to his controversial anti-drug campaign, which he launched while in office and which attracted widespread criticism for its brutal methods. 

The campaign, which targeted drug users and dealers, reportedly led to thousands of deaths and accusations of human rights violations.

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) confirmed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued a warrant for Duterte‍‍`s arrest, and that the official document had been received by Manila on Tuesday morning. 

This comes as part of ongoing investigations into Duterte‍‍`s presidency, specifically focusing on the human rights abuses linked to his war on drugs.

Despite the arrest, government doctors have confirmed that Duterte remains in good health. He is expected to be transferred to the Philippine National Police headquarters at Camp Crame, according to former Labor Minister Bello, who cited information from police sources.

The case against Duterte has drawn international attention, with both supporters and critics keeping a close watch on the legal proceedings.

While Duterte‍‍`s allies argue that his actions were necessary to combat the country‍‍`s drug problem, human rights groups have long campaigned for justice for the victims of the bloody campaign. 

As the legal process unfolds, the former president‍‍`s fate will be closely monitored both within the Philippines and globally.