Duterte clan rallies as ex-Philippine leader marks 80th birthday in jail

Agence France Presse 03/28/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Family and supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte will rally Friday to mark his 80th birthday and protest his detention in The Hague on a charge of crimes against humanity. Duterte could spend the…

Duterte death in detention may lead to Sara presidency – Panelo

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter 03/27/2025

MANILA, Philippines — If former President Rodrigo Duterte should die in detention at The Hague, it could catapult Vice President Sara Duterte into the presidency. Salvador Panelo, former presidential spokesperson and chief legal counsel, made this point…

Rodrigo Duterte: Wish PRRD a happy birthday on March 28 – Palace

03/25/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A Palace official told the public to wish arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte a happy birthday on Friday as he should be joyful on his special day. At a briefing on Tuesday, Palace Press…

ICC sets April deadline for evidence disclosure on Duterte case

Luisa Cabato 03/24/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I has ordered the prosecution and the defense teams of former President Rodrigo Duterte to disclose evidence by April, or months prior to his scheduled confirmation of…

Dela Rosa says Duterte warrant valid, but will still evade arrest

Marlon Ramos 03/23/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa again backpedaled on his previous position challenging the legality of the arrest warrant that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued against former President Rodrigo Duterte. Dela Rosa, the former…

Medialdea discharged from hospital after heart procedure

Faith Argosino 03/22/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Former executive secretary Salvador Medialdea was discharged from a hospital in The Hague, Netherlands after his admission earlier this week, according to Senator Christopher “Bong”  Go. Go bared the development on social media on Saturday,…

Rodrigo Duterte interim release could jeopardize evidence, lawyer warns

Filane Mikee Cervantes - Philippine News Agency 03/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines – A lawyer on Wednesday warned that granting interim release to former president Rodrigo Duterte could jeopardize the integrity of evidence and intimidate witnesses in the International Criminal Court (ICC) proceedings against him. In a Bagong…

ICC hiring Tagalog and Cebuano transcribers

Inquirer.net 03/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) is hiring transcribers proficient in Tagalog and/or Cebuano. The career opportunities were published on January 28, and listed under the ICC Office of the Prosecutor Language Services Unit and…

Rodrigo Duterte lawyer, Medialdea, ‘fell ill,’ taken to hospital

Joyce Ann Rocamora - Philippine News Agency 03/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea is receiving medical treatment at a Dutch hospital after he “fell ill” while visiting former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention center, the Philippine Embassy…

Rodrigo Duterte arrest fallout: Filipino migrant workers grapple with it

Agence France Presse 03/18/2025

HONG KONG, China — As dusk fell on a Hong Kong beach, around a dozen Filipino migrant workers turned on their phone flashlights and placed them around the image of a clenched fist, a symbol of support…

Dutertes crying for due process? Recall De Lima’s ordeal – Robredo

Krixia Subingsubing 03/17/2025

NAGA CITY, CAMARINES SUR, Philippines — As the Duterte family, lawyers and supporters cry out for “due process,” former Vice President Leni Robredo had one thing to say: Think of what former Sen. Leila de Lima went…

Duterte supporters spamming ICC judge’s socmed?

John Eric Mendoza 03/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters appeared to be spamming the social media posts of the International Criminal Court (ICC) judge overseeing his case, which may backfire, ICC Assistant to Counsel Kristina Conti said on…

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