Read more about the article Rights group fear safety of witness amidst Duterte’s request for 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)

Rights group fear safety of witness amidst Duterte’s request for release

DAVAO CITY,Philippines - The request of former President and Davao mayor-elect Rodrigo Duterte for his interim release from detention in The Hague poses risks for witnesses on his trial at…

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Read more about the article Kabataan Partylist welcomes Duterte Youth’s cancellation of registration, urges COMELEC to rule on other “fake” partylist groups  
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Kabataan Partylist welcomes Duterte Youth’s cancellation of registration, urges COMELEC to rule on other “fake” partylist groups  

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Progressive partylist groups Gabriela Women’s Party and Kabataan Partylist welcomed the cancellation of registration of Duterte Youth Partylist, calling it a long-overdue correction to what they…

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Read more about the article Mindanao groups question Senate move to return impeachment complaint to House
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Mindanao groups question Senate move to return impeachment complaint to House

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Different groups across the nation, including Davao City progressives, expressed dismay at the decision of the Senate to remand the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte to…

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Read more about the article Religious leaders, lawyers join calls to hasten VP Sara impeachment trial
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Religious leaders, lawyers join calls to hasten VP Sara impeachment trial

The Senate has now taken oath at 6:30 pm of June 10 to convene as an impeachment court, following strong calls from church, lawyers, academe and business to pursue the trial on Vice President Sara Duterte without delay.

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