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)…
7 nabbed, โฑ66,000 worth of suspected shabu seized in Zamboanga Sibugay ops
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY โ Separate anti-drug campaigns by the Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Police Office (ZSBPPO), led by Provincial Director Barnard Danie V. Dasugo, resulted in the arrest of seven suspects and the seizure of suspected shabu worth roughly โฑ66,300. The operatives…
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…
Rodrigo Duterteโs Chances of Acquittal in the ICC: A Tough Legal Battle Ahead
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now facing trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his brutal war on drugs. The ICC, based in The Hague, is investigating the thousands of extrajudicial killings…
Duterteโs Drug War: 95% of โWrongful Deathsโ Had No Police Records, Says Remulla
MANILA, Philippines โ Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla made a disclosure on Thursday: about 95 percent of โwrongful deathsโ during former President Rodrigo Duterteโs drug war had no police records. The revelation came during a Senate hearing investigating Duterteโs recent…
Betrayal or Redemption? Families Turn in Drug-Dealing Relatives to Authorities
COTABATO CITY โ In a surprising turn of events, families of three drug dealers played a key role in their arrest, proving that when faced with the choice between loyalty and justice, some choose the greater good. For years, Montasser…
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…
Rodrigo Duterte in ICC Custody: What Comes Next?
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has officially arrived in The Hague, Netherlands, and is now in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands confirmed that Duterte touched down at Rotterdam Airport aboard a…
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…
No Arrest Warrant for DuterteโBut Speculations Run High
No official arrest warrant has been issued against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) as of March 11, Tuesday. However, persistent rumors have fueled public speculation, especially following Duterte’s recent visit to Hong Kong on…
