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IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – 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 “war on drugs” under his presidency. In a redacted document released onContinue Reading
The arrest and immediate transfer of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague last month marked a historic moment—not just for the Philippines but for the international community’s evolving reckoning with impunity. But beneath the dramatic headlines lie a troubling question: was this a triumph of international justice, orContinue Reading
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 Manila on murder charges linked to thousands of extrajudicial killingsContinue Reading
Rodrigo Duterte—once a firebrand leader who vowed to rid the Philippines of crime through a brutal anti-drug war—found himself outmaneuvered in politics and in custody. The former president was met by Philippine authorities as he landed in Manila from Hong Kong, where he had been rallying support for his candidatesContinue Reading
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 that left thousands of Filipinos dead—many in controversial circumstances. AContinue Reading
Manila, Philippines – 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, Malacañang announced on Friday. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin reiterated the Philippines’ withdrawal from the ICC, effectiveContinue Reading
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 of crimes against humanity. Rodrigo Duterte rose to power inContinue Reading
