Rodrigo Duterteโonce a firebrand leader who vowed to rid the Philippines of crime through a brutal anti-drug warโfound himself outmaneuvered in politics and in custody. The former president was met by Philippine authorities as he landed in Manila from Hong…
Rodrigo Duterte Arrested on ICC Warrant: A Reckoning for the Bloody Drug War
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, once known as the tough-talking leader who waged a brutal war on drugs, was arrested in Manila on Tuesday under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. His six-year presidency (2016-2022) was defined by a crackdown…
Philippines Open to Interpol Cooperation on ICC Request for Duterte Case
Manila, Philippines โ The Philippine government expressed its willingness to cooperate with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) if the International Criminal Court (ICC) seeks assistance in gaining jurisdiction over former President Rodrigo Duterte, Malacaรฑang announced on Friday. Executive Secretary…
Philippines Signals Shift on ICC Drug War Probe
The Philippines is hinting at a significant shift in its stance toward the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into thousands of killings during the controversial “war on drugs,” a probe that could potentially see former President Rodrigo Duterte face charges…
