SC asked to hold oral arguments on petitions challenging Duterte arrest, ICC transfer

MANILA, Philippines — The family of former president Rodrigo Duterte formally requested the Supreme Court to hold oral arguments on petitions challenging his arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing constitutional violations and novel legal questions requiring judicial clarification. In a 14-page motion, Veronica Duterte through the Panelo Law Office, argued that … Read more

VP Sara back in PH after stay in The Hague for dad Duterte

Vice President Sara Duterte returned to the Philippines on Sunday evening after more than three weeks in The Netherlands, where her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, had been brought on an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. According to a statement from her office, the Vice President’s plane landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport … Read more

Duterte’s core legal team finalized; Roque not included — lawyer

The lead legal counsel of former President Rodrigo Duterte said Friday his client’s core defense team for International Criminal Court (ICC) proceedings has been finalized, and former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is not part of it. Lawyer Nicholas Kaufman, the former president’s British-Israeli lawyer, said that, “The core team is now fully completed… [The names] … Read more

Trump’s Phone Call: Orbán & Netanyahu

Archyde Hungary Announces ICC Exit After Orbán, Netanyahu Meet with Trump Budapest, Hungary – In a move that has sparked international debate, Hungary has announced its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The announcement,made on Thursday,April 3,2025,followed discussions between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán,israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,and former U.S. President Donald … Read more

More cases may be presented vs Duterte – ICC lawyer – Philstar.com

More cases may be presented vs Duterte – ICC lawyer  Philstar.com Duterte to challenge ICC jurisdiction soon, pursue release ‘when conditions are ripe’  Rappler The Duterte trial as a cleansing ritual  Inquirer.net Duterte lawyer sees case being thrown out  The Manila Times Beyond numbers: In Duterte’s case, it’s about proving ‘widespread, systematic’ attack — ICC lawyer  Philstar.com Source link

Kaufmann vs. Kaufman: Author mistaken for Duterte’s ICC lawyer has an appeal to Filipinos

Filipinos have seemingly mistaken an American horror fiction author for the lead lawyer of former president Rodrigo Duterte in the International Criminal Court (ICC) proceedings. On Facebook, Nicholas Kaufmann complained that he has been receiving lots of messages both from supporters and critics of Duterte who mixed him up with British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman (note … Read more

Imee: Cabinet officials won’t attend Day 2 of Senate probe into Duterte arrest

Cabinet officials won’t be attending the second day of the Senate investigation into the March 11 arrest and eventual detention of former President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague, Netherlands, Senator Imee Marcos said Tuesday. The chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations said that she received such official communication from Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. … Read more

Trump Admin Blocked Ukraine Child Aid?

Ukrainian Caretaker Fears Justice Denied as Funding Cuts Threaten Investigation into Child Abductions Table of Contents Ukrainian Caretaker Fears Justice Denied as Funding Cuts Threaten Investigation into Child Abductions Kherson Caretaker expresses Dismay Over Funding Suspension Yale Investigation and International Response A Chilling account of document Seizure Hope Dashed: From ICC Warrants to U.S. sanctions … Read more

Myanmar Military Leader Appears After Earthquake

Myanmar Earthquake: Junta Leader Appeals for International Aid After Devastation Naypyidaw – Following a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar, the nationS ruling military leader, Min aung… The post Myanmar Military Leader Appears After Earthquake appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

Protesters in Manila slam Duterte on his 80th birthday: ‘Convict him’

Activist groups and families of the victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) and the drug war under former President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday called for his conviction for crimes against humanity during a protest action in Manila City. Marchers converged at the Liwasang Bonifacio bearing placards emblazoned with messages seeking justice for Duterte’s alleged victims. A … Read more