City authorities express satisfaction following ranking as Numbeo's safest city globally
In a significant development, the former President's lead counsel filed a motion for interim release at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on June 12, 2025. The motion comes as the former President, Rodrigo Duterte, continues to face charges related to alleged human rights violations during his presidency.
Meanwhile, Duterte expressed his appreciation for Davao City being recognised as the third safest city in Southeast Asia in the Numbeo Safety Index 2025, with a score of 71.6. The Numbeo Safety Index evaluates cities based on reported crime levels, police efficiency, and citizens' sense of security.
Interestingly, Davao City's ranking as one of the safest cities in the region is not a new achievement. In 2024, Davao City ranked third with a score of 72.5. The city's impressive safety record is attributed to the Davao City Police Office's (DCPO) intensified anti-drug operations, the arrest of all 1,916 wanted persons, and a crackdown on illegal gambling activities.
In a show of support, Veronica "Kitty" Duterte, the former president's daughter, announced that she was proud of Acting Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte for his leadership in maintaining peace and order in Davao City. Vice President Sara Duterte, Davao City First District Representative Paolo "Pulong" Duterte, and Veronica "Kitty" Duterte are all in the Netherlands, at the invitation of their father.
A cooperating state has volunteered to accept Duterte, offering to enforce monitoring conditions and communication restrictions. Lawyer Nicholas Kaufman argued that the conditions for Duterte's continued detention under Article 58(1)(b) are not met, and the offering state will enforce provisions for Duterte's interim release, including provisions for monitoring and communication restrictions.
Videoconferencing provisions are included in the offered conditions if confirmation proceedings are waived. Vice President Sara Duterte made a joke about the symbolic nature of their gathering in the Netherlands. Veronica "Kitty" Duterte is currently in The Hague, Netherlands, visiting her father.
Participation in the Numbeo Safety Index requires sufficient user contributions, making Davao's ranking both credible and representative. The search results did not provide relevant information regarding which country invited Davao City and the Duterte family members mentioned.
As the ICC considers the motion for interim release, the focus remains on Duterte's legal proceedings and the safety of Davao City. The city's continued recognition as one of the safest cities in Southeast Asia serves as a testament to the effective policing strategies implemented by the DCPO.
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