BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Albee Benitez here said that the International Criminal Court arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte will enable the former Chief Executive to prove his innocence over the deadly war on drugs. BENITEZ (Glazyl Masculino) Benitez said Duterte has been provided with due...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The International Criminal Court's (ICC) taking into custody of former president Rodrigo Duterte proved the legitimacy of the House quad-committee (quad-comm) as a body that...
Marinduque lone district Rep. Lord Allan Velasco (left), former president Rodrigo Duterte (Facebook) Former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has expressed his support for embattled former president Rodrigo Duterte by echoing the fighting words...
Philippine prosecutors should go after other officials involved in the bloody war on drugs, now that former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest has set the precedence on how to hold those responsible accountable, a congresswoman said. Bataan 1st district Rep. Geraldine Roman says “local...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa finally broke his silence on Wednesday, March 12, saying he is ready to join former president Rodrigo Duterte at the Hague where he is to face trial for alleged crimes against humanity due to his administration’s controversial campaign against illegal drugs....
Vice President Sara Duterte changed the profile photo of her Facebook page into a red ribbon with the words “Bring PRRD Home” followed by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s signature fist sign. (Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) This came as the former chief executive was arrested on...
The pieces of evidence that will be presented at the International Criminal Court (ICC) against former president Rodrigo Duterte could also be used during the impeachment trial of his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, in the Philippines, one of the House prosecutors said Wednesday, March 12....
Philippine financial markets could be upset following the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, but this could only be a temporary risk, as foreign investments could bloat in the long run, according to an economic expert. The International Criminal Court (ICC) arrested ex-president Duterte...
DAVAO CITY – Emotions surged among Davaoeños at Rizal Park on Tuesday night, March 11, as they watched the live broadcast of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte boarding a private aircraft off to The Hague, Netherlands. DUTERTE Thousands of Duterte supporters flocked to Rizal Park in the...
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa (Senate PRIB) Ranking House of Representatives members believe that it's only a matter of time before Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa gets his day at the International Criminal Court (ICC), after what happened to...
The Philippine government is compelled under its own law to turn over former president Rodrigo R. Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Wednesday, March 12. DOJ Assistant Secretary Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV said the turnover of Duterte to the...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte could still face charges filed against him in the Philippines if he succeeds in defending himself over charges against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Former president Rodrigo Duterte (PPAB) Duterte's arrest does not mean he could no longer...
