The Philippine government should not be blamed for the current legal challenge that former president Rodrigo Duterte is facing, following his arrest, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile said. Former president Rodrigo Duterte and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile...
Due process was observed when authorities arrested former president Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday, March 11, the Department of Justice (DOJ) assured. Prosecutor General Richard Anthony D. Fadullon said “we observed due process by reading him his rights and ensuring that the dignity of the former...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter, Veronica "Kitty" Duterte, claimed on Tuesday, March 11, through her Instagram post that authorities are preventing her father from receiving urgent medical attention. DUTERTE Veronica said her father has been taken into custody at the...
The so-called “Young Guns” of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 11, hailed the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte to face the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s investigation into his deadly war on drugs. Assistant Majority Leaders Taguig City 2nd district Rep....
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo deferred queries on the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte to law enforcement agencies because the Philippines is no longer a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC). DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo speaks to the media after...
Former Senator Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan said on Tuesday, March 11, that charges against former President Duterte must be handled by Philippine courts and not the International Criminal Court (ICC). Former President Rodrigo Duterte "I myself have been arrested, charged, imprisoned, and later...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday, March 11 called on Filipinos to stay calm amid developments on the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC). “In this time of heightened emotions and division, I call on the...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) ACT Teachers Party-list wants Vice President Sara Duterte to be "next". This was former ACT Teachers Party-list congressman Antonio Tinio's wish on Tuesday...
Senator Imee Marcos said on Tuesday, March 11, that she was shocked and was in disbelief after she found out about former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest for crimes against humanity. Senator Imee Marcos (Screenshot from video sent by the Office of Senator Imee Marcos) In an interview, she said...
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, March 11 welcomed the arrest former president Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity. “Dumating na ang araw na hinihintay ng mga pamilya ng libo-libong Pilipino na napatay sa...
TACLOBAN CITY – Reelectionist Sen. Imee Marcos turned emotional after President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday, March 11. SEN. Imee Marcos (FB) The senator said she was shocked when she learned that Duterte was apprehended while she was on her way to Palompon, Leyte. “Kawawa naman si...
DAVAO CITY – Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte gathered at Rizal Park here during lunch break for a candle-lighting and prayer following his arrest on Tuesday, March 11. PEOPLE light candles and pray at Rizal Park in Davao City following the arrest of former President Duterte...