Cebu allies react to ex-President Duterte’s ICC arrest

Futch Anthony Inso, Mary Rose Sagarino 03/11/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Several local officials and political allies have expressed disappointment over the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, March 11. Some, like dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes, lawyer Regal Oliva and…

De Lima: Duterte arrest is about ‘justice finally taking its course’

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 03/11/2025

MANILA, Philippines — After standing up before the courts due to the cases filed against her, former Sen. Leila de Lima said it is now time for former President Rodrigo Duterte to face his share of raps and let…

Rodrigo Duterte: ICC warrant served, former president under police custody

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 03/11/2025

MANILA – Former President Rodrigo Duterte is now under police custody after arriving in Manila on Tuesday, following an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the…

Espiritu: Justice must prevail over politics in Duterte’s case

Ryan D. Rosauro - @inquirerdotnetInquirer Mindanao 03/10/2025

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Lawyer Luke Espiritu, a senatorial candidate from Partido Lakas ng Masa, has called on justice and human rights advocates to closely monitor how the Marcos administration handles the legal issues surrounding former…

Singson opposes ICC probe on Duterte: We have laws here

11/18/2024

International Criminal Court (ICC) representatives should not be allowed to enter the country to investigate former President Rodrigo Duterte, says senatorial aspirant Luis “Chavit” Singson. “I don’t think anything will come out of that,” Singson said. “First…

Duterte dares ICC to start drug war probe: ‘Baka mamatay na ako’

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 11/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte has challenged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to immediately begin its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed during his administration’s anti-drug campaign, saying he might die before the probe…

Dela Rosa intends to seek SC clarification if ICC issues arrest warrant

Charie Abarca 08/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who previously stated he was unbothered by the impending International Criminal Court (ICC) ruling, said that he would seek clarificatory relief before the Supreme Court (SC) if an arrest…

Duterte defies ICC with profane outburst: I don’t recognize them

John Eric Mendoza - @inquirerdotnet 08/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte unleashed a series of fierce criticisms against the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is probing him for alleged crimes against humanity related to his controversial war on drugs. Duterte made…

PNP will not enforce arrest warrant for Duterte if ICC issues one

Faith Argosino 02/07/2024

MANILA, Philippines — If the warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for former President Rodrigo Duterte ever comes out, the Philippine National Police (PNP) will not enforce it, according to its spokesperson Col. Jean…

‘Sing nat’l anthem 1,000 times’: Dela Rosa says pro-ICC Filipinos don’t love PH

Charie Abarca 01/24/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos who are in favor of the investigation by the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) should be made to sing the Philippine national anthem 1,000 times to revive their love for the country, said Senator…

Bato dela Rosa admits: ‘I am afraid of going to jail’

Charie Abarca 01/24/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa admitted that he is afraid of going to jail, anxious that he may not see his grandchildren if it happens. His remarks came as speculations abound that investigators of…

Sen. Risa Hontiveros urges Palace to work with ICC in a resolution

Charie Abarca 11/28/2023

  MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros is urging Malacañang to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and to accommodate the international tribunal’s bid to start its investigation into the human rights situation in the country.…

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