Nationwide and global tributes to mark Duterte's 80th birthday

A nationwide and global tribute to the 80th birthday of former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte will be held to seek divine intervention for his release and return. Duterte is currently detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face trial for alleged crimes against humanity, organizers announced on Thursday.

Return Duterte Movement co-convenor Benito Ranque released details of the activities for the former president’s birthday, including the "Bring Duterte Home" Unity motorcade. The motorcade will travel from various parts of the country to Manila and Quezon City to celebrate Duterte’s 80th birthday. Duterte, who was described as "kidnapped," is currently detained in a prison facility in The Hague, Netherlands, to face trial for alleged crimes against humanity.

The Unity Caravan will begin in Lingayen, Pangasinan, and Lucena City, with groups from places such as Tacloban, Ormoc, Davao City, Butuan, Surigao, Cebu City, Bohol, and other locations also hosting their own Unity motorcades in their respective localities.

From Lucena City, the Unity motorcade will converge in Lingayen, Pangasinan, at 6 AM on 28 March, then travel to Manila, passing through service roads where additional riders will join the motorcade.

“It will be a 12-hour trip, and upon reaching Manila and Quezon City, candlelight ceremonies will be held at Liwasang Bonifacio and the People Power Monument,” Ranque said.

Riders will wear green and bring flags, banners, and the spirit of unity and patriotism to make the event proud and unforgettable.

Major riders' groups will lead the motorcade, while volunteers will wait along service roads in the provinces to show their support for the former president, who will be spending his 80th birthday behind bars in a foreign country.

Global tribute for 'Tatay Digong'

Apart from the motorcade that will happen in the nation's capitol, supporters of the former president around the globe are expected to come together in a "worldwide celebration and peaceful gathering" for his 80th birthday on Friday, 28 March 2025. The areas are as follows:

Philippines:

Luzon:

1. Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro

2. Paco Arena, Manila

3. San Pedro, Laguna

4. Lucena, Quezon

5. Lipa City, Batangas

6. Brgy. Marawoy, Lipa, Batangas

7. Melvin Jones, Baguio City

8. Pampanga Capitol Grounds

9. Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro

10. Astro Park, Angeles City, Pampanga

11. Romblon

12. Liwasang Bonifacio

13. Calamba City, Laguna (Home of Duterte Youth Partylist)

Visayas:

1. Palo, Leyte

2. Catarman, Northern Samar

3. Calbayog City, Samar

4. Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

5. Biliran, Province

6. Catbalogan City

7. Antique

8. Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental

9. Maasin City, Southern Leyte

10. Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City

11. Tagbiliran City, Bohol

12. Municipal of Pilar, Bohol

13. San Isidro, Calubian & Tabango, Leyte

14. Maasin City, Southern Leyte

15. Biliran Island

16. Iloilo City

Mindanao:

1. Kibawe, Bukidnon

2. Alabel, Sarangani

3. Island Garden City of Samal

4. Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

5. Valencia City, Bukidnon

6. Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

7. Zamboanga City

8. Freedom Park, Davao City

9. Surallah, South Cotabato

10. Tres De Mayo, Digos City, Davao Del Sur

11. Dipolog City, Zamboanga Del Norte

12. Mati City, Davao Oriental

13. Bansalan, Davao Del Sur

14. Isulan, Sultan Kudarat

15. Tagum City, Davao Del Norte

16. Kidapawan City, North Cotabato

17. Bislig City, Surigao Del Sur

18. Malita, Davao Occidental

19. Puerto Princesa City, Baywalk

20. Lebak, Sultan Kudarat

21. Midsayap, North Cotabato

22. Carmen Municipal Park & Plaza, Ising Carmen DDN

23. Sto. Tomas DDN

24. Cagayan De Oro City

25. Nabunturan, DDO

26. Lupon Oval, Davao Oriental

27. Iligan City

28. Tampakan, South Cotabato

29. Asuncion, Davao Del Norte

30. Tandag, Surigao Del Sur

31. Carcanmadcarlan, Surigao Del Sur

32. General Santos City

33. Siargao Island

34. Sports Complex, Butuan City

35. Bayugan City, SF, Trento, AgSur

36. SMRAA Sports Com., South Cotabato

37. Nabunturan, DDO

38. Pagadian City

39. San Agustin, Surigao Del Sur

40. Cagayan De Oro

41. Alamada, North Cotabato

42. Maramag, Bukidnon

43. Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur

44. Bacolod City

Abroad:

1. USA:

   • Hermann Park, Houston, TX

   • Times Square, New York

   • Sterling Heights, Michigan

   • Twin Lake, Michigan (March 29)

   • Washington, D.C.

   • Chandler, Arizona

   • Tampa, Florida (March 30)

   • Las Vegas, NV

   • Fresno, California

2. Netherlands:

   • In front of ICC Building, The Hague

3. Papua New Guinea:

   • New Port Moresby

4. Brunei:

   • Bandar Seri Begawan

5. Ireland:

   • Newbridge Townhall, Kildare

6. China:

   • Shanghai

7. Qatar:

   • Doha

8. Canada:

   • Saskatchewan

   • Ottawa, Ontario

   • Montreal, Quebec

   • Chamberlain Settlement, New Brunswick

   • Toronto

9. Bahrain:

   • Al Najma Club, Juffair

10. Saudi Arabia:

    • Riyadh

    • Jeddah, Tabuk

11. England:

    • Bayswater, London (March 29)

12. New Zealand:

    • The Wind Wand, New Plymouth

    • St. John Vianney, Auckland

    • Christchurch City

    • Dunedin City

    • Cromwell City

    • Invercargill City

    • Hamilton City

    • Wellington City

13. Vietnam:

    • Hanoi

    • Ho Chi Minh City

14. Australia:

    • Hughes Community Centre, Canberra

    • Sydney, NSW

    • Hobart, Tasmania

    • Cairns, Queensland

    • Mid North Coast, NSW

15. United Kingdom:

    • Bermuda

16. Malaysia:

    • Sabah