A post widely shared on social media claims that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was kidnapped by fellow Filipinos and taken to The Hague โ drawing a parallel with what some describe as the โkidnappingโ of Venezuelaโs Nicolรกs Maduro. But…
FACT CHECK: No, China Did Not Grant Asylum To Rodrigo Duterte
Social media posts and a widely shared SMNI News Channel graphic claim that China has granted asylum to former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte amid developments related to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Rating: FALSE Why this is false There is…
When Christianity Blessed the Gun: A Critique of the Drug War
The Philippine โwar on drugsโ did more than unleash police violence. It exposed a deeper crisisโa moral and theological collapse within sectors of Philippine Christianity. How did a country that prides itself on being Asiaโs largest Christian nation produce churches…
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…
โThe war on drugs will never endโ: Why experts say itโs time for a new approach
MANILA, Philippines โ Nearly a decade since the country launched its most aggressive anti-drug campaign, the flow of illegal narcotics in the Philippines remains largely unabated. Drug lords have been killed or jailed, thousands of street-level suspects have died in…
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…
From Hope to Uncertainty: Lessons from the Duterte Presidency
When Rodrigo Duterte stormed to victory in 2016, it was more than a political triumph โ it was a cultural revolt. Millions of Filipinos, weary of the recycled promises of traditional politicians, rallied behind a man who spoke their language:…
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…
ICC indicts Duterte for 76 murders in Davao, nationwide drug war killings
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ The International Criminal Court (ICC) has filed three counts of murder as crimes against humanity against former president Rodrigo Duterte, citing 76 victims from his years as Davao City mayor and during the bloody โwar on…
Sovereignty on Trial: The Marcos Governmentโs Double Game with The Hague and Timor-Leste
The arrest and immediate transfer of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague last month marked a historic momentโnot just for the Philippines but for the international communityโs evolving reckoning with impunity. But beneath the dramatic headlines lie a…
Rodrigo Duterte Faces ICC: Arrest Sparks Global Reckoning Over Drug War Killings
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faced judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on Friday, marking a dramatic turn in the saga of his controversial war on drugs. His appearance comes just days after his arrest in…
