Digong skips first ICC status conference, leaves faith to new lawyers
Former Philippine president Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte will skip the first ICC status conference on his crimes against humanity case, leaving the hearing to his…
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Co: ICC cases vs senators must not delay Sara impeachment
Kabataan Party-list Rep. Renee Co insists that possible ICC-related arrests of Philippine senators must not delay the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara…
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Bato’s wife says ICC surrender shows doubt in SC
“I’m fighting this for my husband—but this is also a fight for all Filipinos and for our country.”
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PNP on alert amid looming ICC warrants
The Philippine National Police stays on high alert as the International Criminal Court is expected to issue new arrest warrants, with PNP chief Gen. Jose…
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Former President Duterte still fit to stand trial, says ICC counsel
The ICC has found former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte still fit to stand trial despite defense claims about his age and health. ICC assistant to…
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BI clears Sen. Bato of travel records amid New York reports
The Bureau of Immigration confirms no official travel records for Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa despite unverified social media reports claiming he arrived…
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Torre: ICC warrants must be enforced firmly, fairly
Former PNP chief Nicolas Torre III urges a "firm but fair" legal approach to serving potential ICC warrants against personalities like Senator Ronald dela Rosa.
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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)
ICC prosecution pushes for 30 oral witnesses; Duterte camp still warns of failing health
ICC prosecutors plan to call 20–30 oral witnesses and rely on up to 70 in total in the crimes-against-humanity case against former Philippine president Rodrigo…
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ICC registry appoints Kate Gibson as Duterte associate counsel
The ICC Registry has appointed veteran lawyer Kate Gibson as associate counsel for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, joining lead counsel Peter…
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Lawyer says ICC can tap 125 nations to arrest Bato if he flees
The International Criminal Court can ask 125 Rome Statute member states to arrest Philippine Senator Bato de la Rosa if he flees the country, an ICC-accredited…
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SC urged to junk Bato’s plea vs possible ICC arrest
The Philippine government, through the Office of the Solicitor General, has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s plea against a…
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OSG tells SC: ICC arrest vs Bato can be enforced
The Office of the Solicitor General has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s plea against an International Criminal Court arrest…
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Duterte defense urges ICC to delay trial citing 'deteriorating' neurological health
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team has asked the ICC to postpone setting a trial date, citing worsening neurological health concerns and arguing…
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DOJ defers ICC arrest warrant questions to SC
The Philippine Department of Justice has deferred to the Supreme Court on how to implement the ICC arrest warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa,…
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