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Read more about the article From Impunity to the Hague: The 2025 Year End Reckoning of Rodrigo Duterte
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)

From Impunity to the Hague: The 2025 Year End Reckoning of Rodrigo Duterte

2025 YEARENDER People rise up again and protests flood the streets in 2025. It is a year that saw the rift widened not just between the ruling dynasties, but also…

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Read more about the article Education Advocates, Human Rights Lawyers Decry Criminalization of Lumad advocates, warn vs Red Tagging
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Education Advocates, Human Rights Lawyers Decry Criminalization of Lumad advocates, warn vs Red Tagging

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of the “Talaingod 13,” a group of advocates led by former Bayan Muna Congressman Satur Ocampo and ACT Teachers…

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Read more about the article NDF calls for consultant’s release after quashing of criminal case
19th NDF CONSULTANT. Porferio Tuna, Jr., the last National Democratic Front of the Philippines consultant was released Friday afternoon, August 19, the third from Mindanao to join the peace talks with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)

NDF calls for consultant’s release after quashing of criminal case

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - A peace consultant to the National Democratic Front (NDF) Southern Mindanao was cleared from criminal charges by a court in Tagum, as the Communist Party of…

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