MANILA, Philippines — While former President Rodrigo Duterte’s camp questions the legality of his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC), the tribunal’s spokesperson said only its judges can rule on the matter. ICC spokesperson Fadi El Abdallah said that any challenge to the legality of Duterte’s surrender must be submitted to the judges for … Read more
The ICC and Duterte: Navigating legal Challenges and International Justice Table of Contents The ICC and Duterte: Navigating legal Challenges and International Justice The ICC and the Case Against Duterte: A deep Dive Establishing ICC Jurisdiction: Beyond Membership The Core of the Allegations: Crimes Against Humanity Preparing for the Confirmation of Charges Hearing The Evolving … Read more
Bato present; Marcos admin absent in Senate hearing on Duterte’s ICC Philstar.com Cabinet members snub Senate hearing on Duterte’s arrest Inquirer.net Marcos Cabinet officials snub Senate panel probe on Duterte arrest The Manila Times ‘Sapat na ang unang hearing’: Palace says ‘not hiding anything’ as Cabinet execs opt out of Senate probe on Duterte’s arrest ABS-CBN ‘Imee probe to … Read more
Beyond numbers: In Duterte’s case, it’s about proving ‘widespread, systematic’ attack — ICC lawyer Philstar.com Duterte camp scrambling to stop ICC trial before it starts – lawyer Inquirer.net Justice and an international tribunal The Manila Times Sara Duterte asks for proof of 30k drug war deaths GMA Network The World Tonight: Duterte’s lawyer confident in having ICC case thrown … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — Members of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet will no longer be attending Senate hearings on the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte, according to a letter from Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. The letter was released by the office of Sen. Imee Marcos, who has become estranged from her brother, particularly in light … Read more
‘He needs it’: Malacañang wishes Duterte good luck on his 80th birthday Philstar.com Ex-Philippine President Duterte marks 80th birthday in ICC detention The Associated Press Family, supporters rally as Duterte marks 80th birthday in ICC jail Inquirer.net LIVE UPDATES: Prayer rallies on Rodrigo Duterte’s 80th birthday Rappler Sara Duterte thanks supporters, asks for prayers for father’s 80th birthday ABS-CBN.COM Source … Read more
Philippines’ ICC exit creates dilemma for Duterte’s bid for release Philstar.com ICC on Duterte’s bid for interim release: PH should accept conditions GMA News Online Palace says it won’t cooperate with ICC on Duterte interim release ABS-CBN.COM FACT CHECK: NO release order from ICC president Tomoko Akane for Duterte’s birthday VERA Files Honasan’s ICC bid for Duterte’s return won’t … Read more
After Duterte’s ICC arrest, more vloggers show up at House disinfo hearing Philstar.com Vlogger says EJKs a hoax, but fails to present documentary evidence Inquirer.net At House hearing, pro-Duterte vloggers apologize for ‘fake news,’ rude social media post Rappler Pro-Duterte bloggers attend House hearing on fake news The Manila Times PCO chief Ruiz bats for EU-like Digital Services Act … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte is unlikely to return to the Philippines as he faces trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a lawyer accredited by the court. ICC-accredited lawyer Joel Butuyan said on Friday, March 21, that Duterte could only be sent home under two scenarios: if he is acquitted or granted interim … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine senators on Thursday grilled government officials over their decision to hand former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court last week, with the country’s justice minister denying coordinating the arrest ahead of time. Duterte was detained March 11 and put on plane to the ICC in the Netherlands the … Read more