Members of the House minority bloc were in a bit of a celebratory mood Thursday, April 23 after learning that The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) decided to confirm all charges against the detained former a Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. "Today we celebrate even as we grieve...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed all charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte, paving the way for a full trial over alleged crimes against humanity linked to his administration’s anti-drug campaign. The decision came a day after the ICC Appeals Chamber affirmed the...
Malacañang said the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber’s ruling affirming jurisdiction over former president Rodrigo Duterte does not define or dictate the Philippine government’s actions in the case. In her press briefing on Thursday, April 23, Presidential Communications...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte remains “unconquered” despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber ruling affirming jurisdiction over his case, Veronica “Kitty” Duterte said. Relaying a message from her father, Kitty quoted the poem Invictus by English poet William Ernest...
The defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte said it was not surprised by the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber’s ruling affirming jurisdiction over his case, with lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman saying the former leader was unlikely to be let go as he is the court’s...
Wednesday was a bad day to be a Duterte. This was highlighted by the Makabayan bloc congressmen, as well as Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima, in separate statements on Aprill 22. That day, former president Rodrigo Duterte 's challenge to the International Criminal Court...
The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has upheld the Court’s jurisdiction over the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, denying the defense’s appeal. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, April 22, affirms the Oct. 23, 2025, decision of Pre-Trial Chamber I, which...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte described himself as “invictus” or undefeated as he awaits a key ruling from the International Criminal Court (ICC), his daughter Veronica “Kitty” Duterte said. “‘If they ask how I’m doing, tell them, invictus,’” the younger Duterte, who visited...
Even though the Senate has no specific rules about absences, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa should voluntarily decline receiving his salary and allowances as a senator. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito made the appeal days ahead of the resumption of the Senate’s regular session on May...
Former President Rodrigo Duterte has requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber to waive his appearance at the reading of the judgment on jurisdiction on April 22. In a document dated April 13, Duterte sought the permission of the Appeals Chamber for him not to attend the...
The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to announce its judgment on the camp of detained former president Rodrigo Duterte 's case challenging the prosecutor over jurisdiction. The chamber will deliver its judgment on April 22 at 7 p.m., Manila time, in a...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte said his father, former President Rodrigo R. Duterte, remains strong and well-cared for while in the custody of the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Speaking to Alvin and Tourism Wednesday, Rep. Duterte said he met his father who...
