British lawyer tapped as Duterte’s lead counsel in ICC case – Sara

Jason Sigales 03/16/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte appointed a British lawyer to be his lead counsel before the International Criminal Court (ICC), his daughter and Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed. The former president made his first appearance before the international…

VP Sara on running for president: ‘Do we still have a country by 2028?’

John Eric Mendoza - @inquirerdotnet 03/15/2025

MANILA, Philippines — “Do we still have a country by 2028?” This was Vice President Sara Duterte’s response when asked on Friday (Saturday Manila time) if she would run for president in 2028. “The way that we…

Lapu-Lapu supporters pray for Duterte amid ICC case

Futch Anthony Inso 03/13/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte gathered at around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Sto. Niño de Mactan Parish to offer a solemn Mass for Duterte’s peace and good…

Duterte’s arrest has little impact on investors, global trade risks a bigger worry

Meg Adonis - Reporter / @MegINQ 03/13/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Analysts say that the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte may not directly affect stocks and bonds. However, investors are becoming more cautious about global trade uncertainties. Juan Paolo Colet, managing director at China…

What is the International Criminal Court, which had ex-President Duterte arrested?

Associated Press 03/13/2025

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court where detained former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will face justice after his arrest in the Philippines is a court of last resort for the most serious international offenses,…

Bato dela Rosa to request Senate shield against ICC arrest

Charie Abarca - Reporter / @charieabarcaINQINQUIRER.net 03/12/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa plans to seek Senate protection from President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and request that the chamber refuse to turn him over to authorities if the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues…

SC rejects petition for TRO vs PH’s cooperation with ICC

Zacarian Sarao 03/12/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has rejected the petition to stop the government from further cooperating with the International Criminal Court (ICC) which ordered the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity during his administration’s…

PH gov’t must extend help to former Pres. Duterte – Lacson

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 03/12/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government must extend assistance to former President Rodrigo Duterte as he is a Filipino citizen facing trial before an international body, former senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Wednesday. In a statement,…

Kitty Duterte laments father’s meager meal on flight to Dubai

Faith Argosino 03/12/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Veronica “Kitty” Duterte, youngest daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, shared a glimpse of her father’s condition after arriving in Dubai for a short layover. In an Instagram story, Kitty posted a screenshot of…

Rodrigo Duterte says his arrest may result in Sara’s presidency

Zacarian Sarao 03/11/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday said that Vice President Sara Duterte would win if she decides to run for President, citing his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a factor. Duterte made…

ICC cites ‘reasonable grounds’ in issuing Duterte’s arrest order

Zacarian Sarao 03/11/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has cited “reasonable grounds” in issuing an arrest warrant for former President Rodrigo Duterte for the crimes against humanity he allegedly committed during his administration’s bloody war against drugs.…

Risa Hontiveros on Duterte arrest: ‘Day of reckoning has begun’

Charie Abarca 03/11/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The day of reckoning for former President Rodrigo Duterte has begun, said opposition Sen. Risa Hontiveros. She made the remark on Tuesday following the former president’s arrest on an order from the International Criminal…

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