00:00The Philippine National Police, or PNP, denied allegations that former President Rodrigo Duterte was mistreated
00:07during his arrest and transfer to the Netherlands.
00:11Instead, the PNP asserted that former President Duterte was given special treatment
00:16and that maximum tolerance was exercised despite reported instances of aggression and verbal abuse
00:24from his supporters towards police personnel.
00:27Responding to claims that Duterte's rights were violated,
00:31the PNP clarified that the arrest was conducted in compliance with international protocols.
00:37The PNP also assured that Duterte was not subjected to inhumane conditions
00:43and was provided with sufficient food and water and was even held in the presidential lounge.
00:49A wheelchair was offered, but he declined,
00:52and he was given medical attention, eliminating the need for hospital confinement.
