Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte said in Hong Kong that he was ready for possible arrest amid reports the International Criminal Court (ICC) was about to issue a warrant over his years-long "war on drugs" that killed thousands.

The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court neither confirmed nor denied reports that an arrest warrant has been issued against former president Rodrigo Duterte.

The Post looks into concerns surrounding his latest visit and past appearances including shopping sprees in Causeway Bay.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he will accept any possible arrest, following reports that the International Criminal Court may issue a warrant over his "war on drugs" campaign that killed thousands.

HONG KONG/MANILA >> Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte said in Hong Kong that he was ready for possible arrest amid reports the International Criminal Court (ICC) was poised to issue a warrant over his years-long “war on drugs” that killed thousands.

An unannounced trip by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to Hong Kong has set off speculations that he may be trying to evade a possible arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court over his bloody crackdown on drugs.

Duterte says he is ready to face arrest, but analysts warn a warrant could threaten his and his family’s political fortunes.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte could seek asylum in China amid a looming arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, according to a lawyer and former lawmaker.