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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)

ICC says VP Sara’s statement basis for rejection of Duterte’s interim release 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected the request for the interim release of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte saying his  detention in The Hague is necessary…

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Read more about the article IBP honorary award to President Duterte questioned over human rights issue
Screengrab from former President Rodrigo Duterte's press conference in Davao City on January 2024.

IBP honorary award to President Duterte questioned over human rights issue

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The inclusion of former President Rodrigo Duterte among the recipients of a lifetime  award for lawyers was criticized among members of the legal community. The Integrated…

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Read more about the article Duterte’s Health Claims Fail to Sway Human Rights Groups in ICC Prosecution
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)

Duterte’s Health Claims Fail to Sway Human Rights Groups in ICC Prosecution

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - A broad coalition of human rights organizations has firmly rejected attempts to derail the International Criminal Court's (ICC) prosecution of former President Rodrigo Duterte, dismissing health-related…

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Davao students learning from “alternative school” in rallies and social involvement

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - A chorus of chants from young people holding handwritten placards filled Orcullo Park, which showed that a sizable number of participants in Davao's protest rally against…

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