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…

Rodrigo Duterte arrest petition cites Bato dela Rosa’s drug war role

Jane Bautista - Reporter / @janebautistaINQ 03/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, chief enforcer of the deadly drug war that claimed thousands of lives, has emerged as a repeatedly cited figure in the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution’s urgent application for…

Rodrigo Duterte co-accused possible arrest: PNP to assist interpol if…

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 03/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said it would assist anew the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) if arrest warrants are issued against others accused in the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into…

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…

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