Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) alleged that killings carried out by the so-called Davao Death Squad (DDS) during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s mayoral tenure required his personal approval before they could proceed. During the third and final session of the first day...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte criticized the International Criminal Court on Monday as it started the confirmation of charges hearing against his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague, Netherlands. Rep. Duterte questioned the tribunal’s jurisdiction...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte 's lead defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman has alleged that President Marcos was "set out to neutralize" his predecessor and his legacy. "So it is indeed the defense case that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. set out to neutralize Rodrigo Duterte and his legacy,"...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially opened the confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte, with prosecutors stressing accountability, while victims warned he would continue preaching a “gospel of immunity” if the case collapses. In his opening...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday, February 23 called for prayers as he expressed his support for former president Rodrigo Duterte as the latter is set to face the confirmation of charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC). “Sa nakatakdang confirmation hearing ni dating...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) opens on Monday, Feb. 23, the confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte, a key pre-trial stage that will determine whether his case proceeds to a full trial. The hearing begins at 10 a.m. (The Hague time) or 5 p.m. in Manila on...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I has rejected the bid of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team to disqualify the external legal representatives of victims ahead of the confirmation of charges hearing. In a decision dated Feb. 20, 2026, the Chamber denied the...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government wished Muslim residents peace, reflection, and abundant blessings as they began observing the holy month of Ramadan. Rep. Paolo Duterte greeted the Muslim community Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh (May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte has criticized Manila Rep. Benny Abante for saying he would not support Vice President Sara Duterte for president in 2028. Rep. Duterte said Abante, a pastor, no longer carries substantial political weight. He noted Abante lost in his own...
The Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has granted former president Rodrigo Duterte’s request to waive his right to attend next week’s confirmation of charges hearing, allowing the proceedings to be held in his absence. In a decision dated Feb. 20, the Chamber ruled...
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla said on Friday, February 20 he is open to run as Vice President Sara Duterte’s running mate if former president Rodrigo Duterte asks him to do so. Padilla made the statement saying he acknowledges calls from supporters for a possible vice presidential bid...
A coalition of pro-Duterte groups is set to stage a motorcade on March 11 at Villamor Air Base to mark what it described as the first anniversary of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s supposed “political banishment” to The Hague. In a statement on Friday, Feb. 20, the Philippine Alliance for...
