Senators allied with Ronald โBatoโ dela Rosa insist the ICC arrest warrant against him has no legal force in the Philippines. But international law, treaty obligations, and the ICCโs own confirmation of the warrant tell a different story. Hereโs why…
Carpio: Filipinos Must Confront Conscience Over Duterte Drug War Killings
Former Supreme Court associate justice Antonio Carpio urges moral reckoning as ICC hears Rodrigo Duterteโs drug war case over alleged crimes against humanity. (Image by Wikimedia Creative Commons) MANILA, Philippines โย Former Supreme Court associate justice Antonio Carpio is calling for…
Rodrigo Duterte Waived His Right To Attend The ICC Hearing: What Happens Next?
Former president Rodrigo Duterte has formally waived his right to attend the confirmation of charges hearing before the International Criminal Court (ICC) over his administrationโs war on drugs. With Duterte choosing not to appear โ either in person or via…
ICC Clears Way For Duterte Trial As Families Of Slain Drug War Victims Await Justice
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ The family of 19-year-old Anwar Sawadjaan, who was killed alongside friends Noel Rey Bacalso (22) and Angelo Hofer (20) in 2016, is among the drug war victims hoping for justice as the International Criminal Court (ICC)…
FACT CHECK: Does The ICC Detain Duterte Without Enough Witnesses?
A viral claim suggests the ICC has no witnesses against former president Rodrigo Duterteโand that it jails suspects even while still investigating. Rating: MISLEADING Whatโs the issue? Supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte have circulated claims suggesting that the International…
ICC Rejects Duterte Appeal; Ex-Philippine President To Remain In Detention
THE HAGUE โ The International Criminal Courtโs Appeals Chamber on Friday rejected former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterteโs appeal for interim release, ordering that he remain in detention as proceedings in his crimes against humanity case continue. In a decision made…
โWarrant or not, the world is watchingโ: ICC spotlight turns to Bato dela Rosa
MANILA, Philippines โย Warrant or not, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, the man who once stood at the frontline of Rodrigo Duterteโs bloody war on drugs now finds himself in the crosshairs of international justice. Dela Rosa, the former Philippine…
ICC Affirms Jurisdiction Over Rodrigo Duterte in Landmark Crimes Against Humanity, and What Does It Mean
MANILA โ Once hailed by supporters as a tough-talking populist who โmade the streets safe again,โ former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte now faces a far different reckoning โ before the worldโs highest criminal court. The International Criminal Court (ICC)…
ICC Rejects Duterteโs Bid for Interim Release, Citing Flight Risk and Threat to Proceedings
MANILA, Philippines (DSC) โ The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterteโs request for interim release, citing concerns over flight risk, obstruction of justice, and the potential for continued criminal activity. In a 23-page ruling issued…
