Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) are seeking to begin the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte on Nov. 30, 2026, saying they expect to complete all necessary pre-trial preparations by the end of September. In a 17-page submission filed before ICC Trial Chamber III ahead of...
British barrister Peter Haynes, the new lead defense counsel of former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC), has asked judges to revisit Duterte’s fitness to stand trial, saying the former leader’s condition continues to deteriorate. In a 14-page submission...
Eight most wanted persons facing various criminal charges were arrested in a series of coordinated manhunt operations conducted by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) from May 12 to 14, 2026. QCPD said the simultaneous operations carried out by different police stations and special units led to...
Surprise after surprise, Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa ’s brief return to the Senate was marked by turbulence — from his unexpected appearance during the leadership change to the chaos of a shooting incident inside the Upper Chamber’s halls, which ultimately culminated in his alleged departure yet...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said on Wednesday, May 13, he does not regret enforcing the Duterte administration’s war on drugs despite the possibility of being arrested in connection with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into the campaign. In an interview, Dela...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, on Wednesday, May 13, appealed to his "cavaliers" or fellow graduates of the Philippine Military Academy, to show “peaceful support” against what he described as foreign interference in Philippine sovereignty. This is amid the possibility of his arrest...
Another high-ranking leader of a hacking syndicate that targeted wealthy individuals, including BTS member Jungkook , has been extradited from Thailand to South Korea, authorities said Tuesday. South Korea’s Ministry of Justice announced that, in cooperation with the National Police Agency, it...
Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has denied allegations that he allowed authorities to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa inside the Senate. In an interview, he stated he had no prior knowledge that the senator would appear at the Senate on the day National Bureau of Investigation...
After his return from a months-long absence, Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa on Tuesday, May 12, expressed his gratitude to Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla for providing him with advance information regarding the arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). In an interview, Dela...
The situation involving Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa after the foiled arrest attempt against him has stirred public discussion over whether lawmakers can be arrested while inside the Senate and what legal protections actually apply. Based on the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Article VI,...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa said on Tuesday, May 12, that he would exhaust all available legal remedies to avoid being brought to The Hague in the Netherlands to face trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC). “We will exhaust all available means, legal means. Kailangan gawin natin...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has accused Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa of crimes against humanity in connection with at least 32 killings allegedly committed during the previous Duterte administration’s anti-drug campaign. In the arrest warrant issued by Pre-Trial Chamber I dated...
