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...
Malacañang labeled the statement of Vice President Sara Duterte as "alarming" as it attempts to clear the names of individuals linked to corruption. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Vice President is making it appear that they are all merely victims of...
DAVAO CITY — Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte and Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II paid tribute to Vice President Sara Duterte 's leadership, resilience, and dedication to public service during her 48th birth anniversary on Sunday, May 31. In a message posted on his...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has scheduled the opening of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s trial for Nov. 30, 2026, following a status conference held on May 27, in The Hague. In a statement, ICC Trial Chamber III said the date was set after considering submissions from the...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has allowed former president Rodrigo Duterte to skip the first status conference in his case later this month after his defense team informed the tribunal that he wished to waive his right to appear. In a seven-page order dated May 22, ICC Trial Chamber III...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied former president Rodrigo Duterte’s latest bid for release, ruling that he should remain detained as judges cited increased risks of flight and obstruction of justice following the confirmation of charges against him. In an eight-page decision...
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...
Influential business and civil society groups are urging the Senate to convene as an impeachment court as soon as possible, warning that refusal to try the case against Vice President Sara Duterte could weaken the country’s institutional credibility and investment appeal. In a joint statement on...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has granted British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman’s request to withdraw as counsel for former President Rodrigo Duterte in his crimes against humanity case before the tribunal in The Hague. In a decision dated May 11, Trial Chamber III said it approved...
