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The Philippines and the Netherlands reached an agreement on Monday to explore enhanced collaboration in law enforcement and legal matters, including mutual legal assistance, extradition, and the transfer of sentenced individuals. In a joint statement issued after a meeting between Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro and Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen, both sides expressed strong backing to promote both countries’ shared values and aspirations in international affairs. Former President Rodrigo Duterte is currently held at The Hague by the International Criminal Court (ICC) since March 2025 following his arrest on a warrant over alleged crimes against humanity linked to…
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