Read more about the article Supporters angry, rights groups cheer as ICC rejects Duterte’s interim release
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appearing for the first time before the judges of the International Criminal Court's Pre-Trial Chamber I on March 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of ICC)

Supporters angry, rights groups cheer as ICC rejects Duterte’s interim release

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber on Friday November 28 rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte's appeal for his interim release, affirming the earlier ruling to…

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Read more about the article Ampatuan massacre victims seek closure of appeals case
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Ampatuan massacre victims seek closure of appeals case

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Sixteen years after the Ampatuan massacre that murdered 32 journalists and six years since the courts convicted the clan of this crime, families of the victims…

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Lawyers Launch New Manifesto on Human Rights Defense under Marcos Jr.

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The present administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been described by critics as perpetuating “old ills—corruption, crony capitalism, and foreign domination—cloaked in new clothing,” prompting…

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