![[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 allows Duterte to skip four-day confirmation of charges hearing
The International Criminal Court grants former president Rodrigo Duterte’s request to skip his 23–27 February confirmation of charges hearing, despite…
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Palace: No need for Marcos to monitor Duterte hearing
Malacañang says President Marcos is focused on national interests and does not need to monitor former President Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC confirmation of charges…
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‘I am old, tired, and frail’: Duterte waives appearance at ICC hearing
Former president Rodrigo Duterte waives his right to attend the ICC confirmation of charges hearing, citing age and declining health, while rejecting the…
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DOJ: Surrender of Rody’s alleged co-perpetrators to ICC is BBM’s prerogative
The DOJ says surrendering alleged co-perpetrators of Rodrigo Duterte in the ICC case is an executive prerogative, stressing no arrest warrants have been issued…
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Program Paghilom marks its 34th exhumation
Fr. Flavie L. Villanueva, SVD, alongside Program Paghilom, led the exhumation of extrajudicial killing victims Edward B. Sentorias and Joewarski Gracilla Pajo…
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Aguirre denies role in alleged ‘common plan’ for EJKs
Former justice secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II denied ICC allegations linking him to a supposed common plan tied to extrajudicial killings under Duterte’s…
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ICC prosecutors reject Duterte camp's appeal of fitness ruling; warn of further delays in stalled proceedings
ICC prosecutors oppose former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bid for another review of his fitness to stand trial, arguing it would further delay proceedings…
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Sara Duterte hopes for ‘fair’ ICC proceedings vs ex-president
Vice President Sara Duterte calls for fairness from the ICC as former President Rodrigo Duterte faces confirmation of charges over crimes against humanity…
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Dutertes oppose added sanctions vs. Kiko Barzaga, cite free speech
Four lawmakers allied with former president Rodrigo Duterte opposed moves to impose additional sanctions on Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga, warning it would violate…
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ICC puts decision on Duterte's fitness to stand trial under review
The International Criminal Court has set a February 5 deadline for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s camp to appeal a ruling declaring him fit to…
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Bato told: Stay firm as a rock
The senator has been absent from Senate plenary sessions since 11 November.
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‘EJK’ victims’ camp to ICC: Keep Duterte in detention as pre-trial hearing looms
Victims of the Philippines’ drug war have urged the ICC to keep former president Rodrigo Duterte in detention, citing flight risk, witness intimidation, and…
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Veronica Duterte nagsampa ng mosyon sa habeas corpus cases ng dating pangulo
Nagsampa si Veronica Duterte ng memorandum sa Korte Suprema para sa dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, kaugnay ng legalidad ng detensiyon at umano’y rendition…
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Veronica Duterte files motion in habeas corpus cases for former president
Veronica Duterte filed a memorandum in the consolidated habeas corpus petitions for former President Rodrigo Duterte, questioning the legality of his detention…
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ICC junks Duterte camp's plea for additional medical report on Duterte's health condition
The ICC rejected another bid by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s camp, ruling there is no need for additional medical reports as it reviews his detention and…
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