Freeze of Duterte’s assets under study

THE Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is considering freezing the assets of former president Rodrigo Duterte, following his arrest and detention by the International Criminal Court (ICC). “The AMLC is studying this matter,” AMLC Secretariat Executive Director Matthew David told The Manila Times on Friday. Source link

Duterte ‘warrantless’ arrest claims refuted

(UPDATE) A LAWYER accredited by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday refuted claims that former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest was “warrantless,” stressing that it was done in full compliance with Philippine law and international statutes. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Joel Butuyan said the validity of the implementation of the arrest warrant is … Read more

Most Filipinos believe Duterte should answer for drug war killings

(UPDATE) A MAJORITY of Filipinos believe former president Rodrigo Duterte should be held accountable for the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) related to his war on drugs, the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey shows. The survey, commissioned by the Stratbase Group, was conducted in February or a month before Duterte was arrested by the International Criminal … Read more

Duterte Arrest: Justice Chief Clarifies Sovereignty Not Compromised

Archyde DuterteS Arrest: Philippine Government Insists Interpol Obligation, Not ICC Compliance Table of Contents 1. DuterteS Arrest: Philippine Government Insists Interpol Obligation, Not ICC Compliance 2. The Interpol Angle: A Closer Look 3. The ICC’s Jurisdiction and the Philippine Withdrawal 4. the U.S. Perspective: Implications and Relevance 5. Looking Ahead: Potential Developments and Future Implications … Read more

Viral cop slapped with administrative complaint

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has filed an administrative complaint against the cop who went viral online with his social media posts in response to the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement on Wednesday evening, the NAPOLCOM said Patrolman Francis Steve Fontillas is facing an administrative complaint for grave misconduct and conduct … Read more

Palace: Duterte to blame for ICC arrest

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday said that former president Rodrigo Duterte was to blame for his failure to respond to the alleged crimes against humanity committed during his administration’s war on illegal drugs which led to his arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Palace Press Officer Claire Castro issued the statement … Read more

Inside the 12-hour Facebook blitz that framed Duterte's ICC arrest as 'kidnapping' – Philstar.com

Inside the 12-hour Facebook blitz that framed Duterte’s ICC arrest as ‘kidnapping’  Philstar.com Spike in hate content seen after Duterte arrest  Inquirer.net EJK victims’ kin cite surge in online harassment after Duterte arrest  pna.gov.ph PCO on warpath vs fake news  Daily Tribune (Philippines) Rivera: Friend, foe, fellowmen  SunStar Philippines Source link

SolGen declines to represent Philippine officials questioned on Duterte arrest – ABS-CBN.COM

SolGen declines to represent Philippine officials questioned on Duterte arrest  ABS-CBN.COM SC orders Duterte siblings to comment on gov’t response to bid for dad Rodrigo’s return  ABS-CBN.COM Dela Rosa, umaasa na magiging patas ang Korte sa pagdedesisyon sa mga inihaing petisyon na humahamon sa legalidad sa pag-aresto ng ICC kay Duterte  Bombo Radyo News OSG nag-inhibit sa ICC … Read more

‘It’s a done deal, andun na siya eh,’ SOJ Remulla says on Duterte’s possible return

“It’s a done deal.” This is the response of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla when asked whether former President Rodrigo Duterte can still be returned back to the Philippines from The Hague, where he is detained pending trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Remulla said that there is a notice that the hearings are … Read more