ICC ruling on Duterte’s trial fitness expected in January
The ICC may release a decision in January on whether former president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity in the drug war.
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Duterte likely to spend Christmas alone as ICC visits possibly restricted during holidays
Former President Rodrigo Duterte may spend Christmas alone as the ICC detention center observes official holidays, with visitation possibly restricted despite…
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Sara Duterte visits Rodrigo Duterte at ICC
Vice President Sara Duterte visits former President Rodrigo Duterte at the ICC detention center in The Hague, as the Duterte family accepts the Appeals…
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After Duterte’s denied interim release, lawyer urges ICC action on Bato
A lawyer representing drug war victims calls on the ICC to enforce a reported warrant against Senator Bato de la Rosa following the rejection of Duterte’s…
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Duterte lawyers urge ICC to drop case, cite lack of jurisdiction
Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers told the International Criminal Court (ICC) there is “no legal basis” for his murder case to proceed, arguing for…
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Palace: ICC bases rulings on Rome Statute, not political statements
PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro clarified that the International Criminal Court bases its rulings on the Rome Statute, not political statements, following…
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ICC disqualification of prosecutor Khan won’t affect Duterte case progress
The International Criminal Court’s disqualification of Prosecutor Karim Khan is unlikely to delay or affect the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte…
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ICC blocks Duterte’s bid for interim release
ICC prosecutors and victims’ lawyers opposed former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release, citing flight risk, court delays, and concerns…
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International court postpones hearing on Duterte's drug crackdown
The ICC postponed, until further notice, a hearing to confirm crimes-against-humanity charges against former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte while judges…
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Duterte victims’ lawyer no objection to DQ bid vs ICC prosecutor
ICC victims’ counsel Kristina Conti says she has no objection to Rodrigo Duterte’s bid to disqualify chief prosecutor Karim Khan, citing minimal impact on the…
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Remulla vows to pursue Ombudsman bid despite reported DQ
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla says he will not withdraw from the Ombudsman selection process despite reports of his JBC disqualification, which the…
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![[FILE PHOTO] A man holds a portrait of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte in front of the International Criminal Court (ICC) where he will be appearing, in The Hague on March 14, 2025. Philippine ex-president Rodrigo Duterte was expected to make his first appearance at the International Criminal Court on 14 March to face crimes against humanity charges over his deadly narcotics crackdown. The 79-year-old was set to appear before judges for a short hearing where he is to be informed of the crimes he is alleged to have committed, as well as his rights as a defendant.](https://images.assettype.com/tribune/2025-04-01/znk0w67g/000372B2JW.jpg?w=200&auto=format&q=70&rect=0%2C43%2C8256%2C5418&h=131&fit=crop)
Duterte camp seeks to disqualify ICC prosecutor who led drug war probe
Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team has asked the ICC to disqualify Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from handling the drug war case, alleging a conflict…
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Kaufman calls Roque an 'irrelevancy' in Duterte ICC case
Lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman dismissed Atty. Harry Roque as “an irrelevancy” amid tensions over the defense of former President Rodrigo Duterte at the…
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Palace on reso seeking Digong’s ICC release: 'Noted'
Malacañang responded to a Senate resolution urging negotiations with the ICC for former President Rodrigo Duterte’s interim release, citing his declining…
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ICC rejects Duterte's bid to disqualify judges over alleged bias
The International Criminal Court (ICC) unanimously rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s bid to disqualify two judges handling his crimes against…
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Baste Duterte takes oath as Davao City Vice Mayor
Davao City – Sebastian “Baste” Duterte took oath as Davao City’s Vice Mayor in grand rites held on the afternoon of 27 June at the Sangguniang Panglungsod (SP)…
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Duterte’s drug war victims oppose his interim release plea
Victims of Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war formally opposed his bid for urgent interim release from ICC detention, citing ongoing risks, his influence, and lack of…
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