The International Criminal Court (ICC) has adopted the rules that will govern the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte, which is set to start on Nov. 30. In a 23-page decision dated June 19, Trial Chamber III issued its "Directions on the Conduct of Proceedings," laying down timelines and...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the second status conference in his International Criminal Court (ICC) case next week after waiving his right to be present during the proceedings. In a statement, the ICC said Duterte would skip the June 23 hearing in The Hague, Netherlands, after...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Thursday, June 18 reiterated that the enforcement of police operations and arrest warrants were not part of is mandate as a legislator. Go made the remark following reports that an alleged warrant has been issued against him by the International Criminal Court...
Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong’’ Duterte may not be in his right senses following his social media post that “highly reliable sources’’ informed him that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued arrest warrants against Senator Bong Go and two former police officers, This was...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has not received any formal communication on the claims of arrest warrants issued against Sen. Bong Go and two other retired police officials by the International Criminal Court (ICC). On Wednesday, June 17, Rep. Paolo Duterte claimed in his social media post...
Malacañang has denied accusations that the Marcos administration is weaponizing the International Criminal Court (ICC) against its political opponents, saying the cases before the international tribunal originated from complaints filed by Filipinos themselves as early as 2017. Presidential...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is optimistic that the new leadership of the Senate would provide assistance in establishing the facts behind the May 13 gunfire amid the ongoing investigation to have a clear picture of the incident that ended with the escape of Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. The...
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) was not impressed with the alleged cooperation shown by the camp of Sen. Ronaldo “Bato” Dela Rosa when it surrendered 20 firearms under his name. For NBI director Melvin Matibag, what’s even more laudable is for Dela Rosa to man up and face his case...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered a fresh medical examination of former president Rodrigo Duterte to determine whether he is fit to stand trial in connection with crimes against humanity charges linked to his anti-drug campaign, while keeping the start of trial on Nov. 30, 2026. In...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has granted former president Rodrigo Duterte 's request to relax certain communication restrictions imposed on him, allowing him to have contact with a redacted individual while keeping broader restrictions in place. In a seven-page decision dated June...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is offering interpreter positions carrying salaries of up to about P5.1 million a year as it continues preparations for the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte on charges of crimes against humanity. Based on a vacancy announcement published by the ICC...
Human rights advocates and various cause-oriented groups filed on Wednesday, June 3, a case of obstruction of justice against Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Robin Padilla in connection with the May 14 escape of fellow senator Ronald ‘Bato” Dela Rosa before the Office of the Ombudsman. Aside...
