ICC looking for Tagalog, Cebuano translators for Duterte trial

Kathleen de Villa 06/06/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The International Criminal Court (ICC) is looking for a paraprofessional interpreter and associate court interpreter to work on witness testimonies and other court-related matters in preparation for the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte in…

ICC: Rodrigo Duterte to stay detained

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora - Philippine News Agency 05/23/2026

MANILA – Former president Rodrigo R. Duterte will stay detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands, a trial chamber ruled Friday. The ICC Trial Chamber III issued the decision following the defense camp’s…

Bato dela Rosa request for legal protection vs ICC arrest denied

Tetch Torres-Tupas 05/20/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Voting 9-5-1, the Supreme Court denied a request from Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa for temporary legal protection against a potential arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC). ALSO READ: LOOK: ICC tags Bato…

Australian lawyer Kate Gibson to join Duterte’s new legal team at ICC

05/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Another defense lawyer, who was part of the legal group that scored an acquittal for a former Congolese vice president, will join former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team. This comes as the former Philippine…

ICC recognizes Haynes as Duterte’s new counsel

Isabelle Pechay - @inquirerdotnetINQUIRER.net 05/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially acknowledged the appointment of British lawyer Peter Haynes as the new counsel for former president Rodrigo Duterte in proceedings before the tribunal, based on a court filing…

Rodrigo Duterte legal team seeks trial delay of up to 19 months

Keith Clores 05/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The legal counsel for former President Rodrigo Duterte has requested that the International Criminal Court (ICC) postpone the opening of trial proceedings for as long as 19 months following the April 23 confirmation of…

ICC prosecutors push for Nov. 30 Duterte trial date

Keith Clores 05/17/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has proposed that the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte commence on November 30, 2026. “The Prosecution proposes that the trial be…

Bato dela Rosa faces arrest if he tries to leave PH says DOJ

Kathleen de Villa - @inquirerdotnet 05/16/2026

Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa would be ordered arrested once he attempts to leave the country on the basis of a warrant that has yet to be served on the lawmaker, said Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida on…

A look at the ICC, which brought charges against a Philippine senator

Associated Press 05/15/2026

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Efforts to arrest a Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court on a charge of murder as a crime against humanity led to a burst of gunfire Wednesday and a standoff in…

Cayetano confirms dela Rosa no longer in Senate

Jason Sigales - Reporter 05/14/2026

Alan Cayetano (left) and Bato Dela Rosa INQUIRER file photo MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano confirmed Thursday that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa had left the Senate premises. “Long story short, the sergeant-at-arms confirmed…

Bato dela Rosa now on ICC’s list of ‘at large’ defendants

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQINQUIRER.net 05/13/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially included Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on its list of wanted persons over his alleged role in the Duterte administration’s war on drugs. As seen on the…

Bato dela Rosa: DOJ says he may be surrendered to ICC under PH law

Tetch Torres-Tupas - INQUIRER.net 05/13/2026

MANILA, Philippines — There’s a clear statutory pathway for the Philippine government to implement the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. “Under RA 9851, we may surrender a…

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