Archyde Duterte’s ICC Pre-Trial Described as “Fair” Amid Rights Concerns Table of Contents 1. Duterte’s ICC Pre-Trial Described as “Fair” Amid Rights Concerns 2. Key Arguments and Court Proceedings 3. Defense Team’s Concerns 4. Court’s Response and Future Hearings 5. Next Steps in the ICC Process 6. Conclusion 7. How might the outcome of the … Read more
Malacañang has described the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) handling of the pre-trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte as “fair,” with his rights duly respected amid alleged crimes against humanity over his administration’s drug war. In a statement to reporters late Friday night, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said everybody who witnessed Duterte’s first … Read more
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has questioned former President Rodrigo Duterte being flown to the International Criminal Court in The Hague citing what he called a lack of due process and a chance to exhaust legal remedies in the country. Cayetano’s remarks prompted former Senator Leila De Lima to cite the Philippines’ which she said recognized … Read more
THE HAGUE – Former President Rodrigo Duterte requested on March 13 to speak with a consular officer of the Philippine Embassy in The Netherlands. In a post on its official Facebook page, the Philippine Embassy in The Hague stated it received a call from an International Criminal Court (ICC) Detention Officer at 3:41 PM local … Read more
THE HAGUE – Former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea says former President Rodrigo Duterte is not being held at The Hague Penitentiary Institution. Medialdea said they were assured that Duterte would be taken to a hospital. However, when he asked for the hospital’s name, no details were provided. “Up to now, they have not given the … Read more
The Embassy of the Philippines in The Hague provided consular assistance to former President Rodrigo Duterte who was turned over to the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday following his arrest on charges of crimes against humanity. “In view of the winter season in Europe, the Embassy prepared, procured and delivered winter clothing, … Read more
The Hague, Netherlands —Dozens of Filipinos gathered in front of the Scheveningen Prison awaiting the arrival of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte’s supporters sang Lupang Hinirang and brandished the Philippine flag. Some have come from different cities in the Netherlands and even nearby countries, such as Germany. Elizabeth Prado, a Filipina who has been living … Read more
THE HAGUE – The plane bringing former President Rodrigo Duterte to the Netherlands has landed at the Rotterdam The Hague airport. The aircraft landed at 4:54 p.m. in The Hague (11:54 p.m. Philippine time). Duterte is expected to be brought to The Hague Penitentiary Institution or the Scheveningen Prison. “I think this has something to … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte left the country on Wednesday morning to fly to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, following the arrest of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) confirmed. In a message to reporters, the OVP said that the Vice President departed Manila at approximately 7:40 a.m., via Emirates flight … Read more
The petition for a writ of habeas corpus which is expected to be filed by Veronica “Kitty” Duterte to bring back her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, to the Philippines may no longer be “workable,” his legal counsel Atty. Silvestre Bello III said Wednesday. “Actually, sa tingin ko, hindi na workable ‘yung petition for habeas … Read more